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improving

/ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/

/ɪmˈpruvɪŋ/

improving over

improvingadjective

more improving

Comp.

most improving

Super.

/ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/

/ɪmˈpruvɪŋ/

Translations

en améliorationS’emploie pour exprimer un état qui devient meilleur ou progresse.

The improving weather lifted our spirits.

Le temps en amélioration nous a remonté le moral.

Definitions

Becoming better or making progress.

Her improving skills in painting were evident in her latest artwork.

Synonyms

improvingnoun

/ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/

/ɪmˈpruvɪŋ/

Gerund form used as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of improving'

Translations

améliorationTerme général pour le processus de devenir meilleur.

Continuous improving of processes helps companies stay competitive.

L'amélioration continue des processus aide les entreprises à rester compétitives.

Definitions

The act or process of becoming better; the action of making improvements.

Continuous improving of processes helps companies stay competitive.

Synonyms

improveverb

improving

Gerund

improved

Past Simple

improved

Past Participle

improving

Gerund

/ɪmˈpruːv/

/ɪmˈpruv/

Translations

améliorer

She took a course to improve her language skills.

Elle a suivi un cours pour améliorer ses compétences linguistiques.

s'améliorerSens pronominal.

His health improved after the surgery.

Son état de santé s'est amélioré après l'opération.

Additional translations

surpasserDans l'expression « improve on/upon ».

Definitions

To make something better; to enhance its quality, condition, or performance.

She took a course to improve her language skills.

To increase the value, attractiveness, or usefulness of something, especially by making additions or adjustments.

The company plans to improve its product line to attract more customers.

To become better; to advance toward a more desirable state.

His health improved after the surgery.

To achieve a better result than something previous; to surpass — usually used with "on" or "upon".

She improved on her previous time by nearly a minute.

Synonyms

Antonyms

improvverb

improving

Gerund

improved

Past Simple

improved

Past Participle

improving

Gerund

/ˈɪm.prɒv/

/ˈɪm.prɑːv/

Translations

improviser

The actor had to improv when he forgot his lines during the play.

L’acteur a dû improviser quand il a oublié ses répliques pendant la pièce.

Definitions

To perform or create something spontaneously or without preparation.

The actor had to improv when he forgot his lines during the play.

Synonyms

improvise

ad-lib

extemporize

make up

wing it

improvnoun

Definitions

A form of live theater in which most or all of what is performed is created spontaneously by the performers, without a script.

The comedy club hosts an improv night every Friday where actors create scenes on the spot.

A performance or piece of music that is created spontaneously without preparation.

The jazz musician's improv was the highlight of the evening, showcasing his incredible talent and creativity.

improvadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of improvisation, especially improvisational theatre or comedy.

She signed up for an improv workshop to become more spontaneous on stage.