La croissance
Example: La croissance économique a stimulé les investissements étrangers cette année.
Definition
"La croissance" refers to the increase or expansion in economic activity, typically measured by the rise in a country's production of goods and services over time. In finance, "la croissance" indicates improved economic performance, such as higher GDP or business development.
Etymology
The term "la croissance" comes from the French verb "croître," meaning 'to grow.' It evolved from the Latin word "crescere," which also means 'to grow' or 'increase.' Did you know? The word has been used in economic contexts since the 19th century to describe the rise in national wealth and production.
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"La croissance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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