What does au fil de in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word au fil de in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use au fil de in French.

The word au fil de in French means as goes by, with the flow, with the current, along the waterside, as arises. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word au fil de

as goes by

(figuré (tout le long de [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
L'expérience s'acquiert au fil des jours.
Experience is gained as the days go by.

with the flow, with the current

locution adverbiale (à la dérive, en suivant le courant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le petit garçon laissa son bateau partir au fil de l'eau.
The little boy let his boat go with the current.

along the waterside

locution adverbiale (sur un cours d'eau et sans barrage)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Sur les rivières à fort débit, on peut installer une centrale au fil de l'eau. Les moulins à aube étaient les premières installations au fil de l'eau.
Watermills were the first buildings along the riverside.

as arises

locution adverbiale (figuré (au fur et à mesure, en temps réel)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Les réclamations sont traitées au fil de l'eau, sans priorité. Ce logiciel bénéficie de mises à jour au fil de l'eau.
This software benefits from real-time updates.

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