What does au fur et à mesure in French mean?

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

The word au fur et à mesure in French means gradually, in the course of, as. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word au fur et à mesure

gradually

locution adverbiale (petit à petit, progressivement)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
La technique, ça s'apprend au fur et à mesure.
Give me the information as we go along.

in the course of

(progressivement par rapport à [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Au fur et à mesure du procès, l'accusé change sa version des faits.

as

locution conjonction (plus [qch] est fait)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Au fur et à mesure que tu m'expliques, je comprends de mieux en mieux.
I understand better and better as you explain to me.

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