to increase your confidence or strength gradually
augmenter progressivement ta confiance ou ta force (augmenter progressivement ta confiance ou ta force)
"She built herself up by practicing every day."
"Elle s'est construite en pratiquant tous les jours." (Elle **s'est construite** en pratiquant tous les jours.)
to cut something into small pieces quickly
to welcome someone warmly with a smile
to prepare the way for something to happen later
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
to pause and reflect on your current emotional state
to feel concern or affection for someone or something