étape

l'étape
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. stage
Nous allons faire le trajet en voiture de Montréal à Gaspé en deux étapes.We'll make the drive from Montréal to Gaspé in two stages.
b. leg
Il y a eu des retards lors de la dernière étape de notre voyage retour depuis Dakar.There were delays on the last leg of our trip home from Dakar.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(section in a sequence)
a. stage
Notre projet de rénovation se déroulera en trois étapes, en commençant par la démolition.Our home renovation project will take place in three stages, starting with demolition.
b. step
Thomas a terminé le brouillon de son livre, mais ce n’est que la première étape.Thomas finished the draft of his book, but that's only the first step.
c. phase
Clara a expliqué clairement chaque étape de la campagne marketing.Clara clearly explained each phase of the marketing campaign.
a. stopover
Nous pourrons manger et nous reposer une fois arrivés à l’étape.We can eat and rest when we get to the stopover.
b. stop
Emma a choisi une étape agréable à mi-chemin entre Paris et Provence.Emma picked a pleasant stop halfway between Paris and Provence.
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