grow into

grandir assez pour porter

Grandir jusqu’à pouvoir porter des vêtements ou des chaussures auparavant trop grands.

En anglais simple : To become big enough for clothes or shoes that were previously too large.

• You will grow into those shoes.
• He grew into his older brother’s coat by winter.
• Has she grown into the dress we bought last year?

Comment l'utiliser : grow into clothing (The baby will grow into these trousers soon.)

Contraires : outgrow

Expressions courantes : grow into something, grow into your shoes, grow into a coat

s’adapter à, prendre ses marques dans

Devenir progressivement à l’aise et compétent dans un nouveau rôle ou une nouvelle situation.

En anglais simple : To gradually become comfortable and capable in a new role or situation.

• You will grow into the job.
• He grew into his responsibilities as he gained experience.
• She is still growing into her new role as a parent.

Comment l'utiliser : grow into a role/job (She gradually grew into her role as team leader.)

Synonymes : adapt to, get used to

Expressions courantes : grow into something, grow into a role, grow into the job