How to Say ‘But I am improving slowly.’ in French
Mais je progresse doucement.
meh zhuh proh-grehs doo-suh-mahn
[meh zhuh proh-grehs doo-suh-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Very natural phrase. « doucement » softens the statement and sounds humble, not negative.
🇫🇷 In France: In French culture, modest progress talk often sounds more natural than boasting—small wins count!
Phrase Breakdown
Mais
[meh]
but
Used to introduce a contrast or positive correction.
Mais je progresse doucement.
But I am improving slowly.
je
[zhuh]
I
First-person singular subject pronoun.
Mais je progresse doucement.
But I am improving slowly.
progresse
[proh-grehs]
am improving
Means making progress over time.
Mais je progresse doucement.
But I am improving slowly.
doucement
[doo-suh-mahn]
slowly
Describes gradual progress, step by step.
Mais je progresse doucement.
But I am improving slowly.
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