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    Augmente (en. Increase)

    /oɡmɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make larger or more numerous.
    The company is increasing its production to meet demand.
    L'entreprise augmente sa production pour répondre à la demande.
    Raise an amount or value to a higher level.
    The cost of materials increases every year.
    Le coût des matériaux augmente chaque année.
    Increase a characteristic or quality.
    He is increasing his efforts to improve his skills.
    Il augmente ses efforts pour améliorer ses compétences.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'augere' which means 'to increase, to grow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    increases the tension
    Increase the intensity of a situation.
    augmente la tension
    increase the chances
    Increase the chances of success.
    augmenter les chances
    increase the volume
    Make the sound louder.
    augmenter le volume

    Related Words

    increase
    Action of increasing something.
    augmentation
    to increase
    Base verb meaning to make something grow.
    augmenter
    aumento
    Term used in Spanish, meaning increase.
    aumento

    Slang Meanings

    To increase one's number of followers on social media.
    She creates stories to increase her audience.
    Elle fait des stories pour augmenter son audience.
    To get a salary increase.
    He hopes to increase his salary thanks to his promotion.
    Il espère augmenter son salaire grâce à sa promotion.