gradual
US /ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
UK /ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/

1.
progressif, graduel
taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees
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There has been a gradual improvement in her health.
Il y a eu une amélioration progressive de sa santé.
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The transition was gradual, not sudden.
La transition a été progressive, pas soudaine.