French Expression · Advanced
Au fur et à mesure
Gradually / As one goes along
Pronunciation: oh fyur eh ah muh-ZYUR
Meaning
Progressively, in proportion to the development of something or as time passes.
Example
J'apprends le français au fur et à mesure. / Le projet avance au fur et à mesure des réunions.
I'm learning French gradually. / The project progresses as the meetings go on.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Au fur et à mesure out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.