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    Augmentait (en. Increased)

    /oɡmɑ̃.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Increase the quantity, intensity, or value of something.
    He was increasing the temperature in the room for more comfort.
    Il augmentait la température dans la pièce pour plus de confort.
    Make something larger or more important.
    She was increasing her efforts to pass her exam.
    Elle augmentait ses efforts pour réussir son examen.
    Raise a number or measurement to a higher level.
    The manager was increasing the budget for the project.
    Le responsable augmentait le budget pour le projet.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin verb 'augere' which means 'to increase'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    increase the volume
    Raise the sound level to a higher level.
    augmenter le volume
    increase the price
    Make a product more expensive.
    augmenter le prix
    increase production
    Increase the number of units produced.
    augmenter la production

    Related Words

    increase
    Action or result of increasing.
    augmentation
    increased
    Past participle of the verb to increase.
    augmenté

    Slang Meanings

    Buster
    We jack up the prices during sales.
    On buste les prix pendant les soldes.
    To trample
    They were trampling the prices during the flash sale.
    Ils foulaient les prix lors de la vente flash.