L'augmentation
Example: L'augmentation des prix a surpris tous les consommateurs cette année.
Definition
"L'augmentation" refers to the act or process of becoming greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree. It often describes a rise or growth, such as in prices, numbers, or levels, as in the example phrase about the increase in prices surprising consumers.
Translations
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increase -
el aumento -
de stijging -
l'augmentació -
die Erhöhung
Etymology
The word "l'augmentation" comes from the French verb "augmenter," which means to increase or grow. It traces back to the Latin word "augmentare," derived from "augere," meaning to enlarge or increase. Did you know that this root is also the origin of the English word "augment"?
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"L'augmentation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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