Augmenté (en. Increase)
/oɡmɑ̃.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has been increased.
The increased prices have worried consumers.
Les prix augmentés ont inquiété les consommateurs.
To increase in intensity or quantity.
The demand for this product has been increased this year.
La demande pour ce produit a été augmentée cette année.
Raised above the normal level.
The attention given to this project is increased by its importance.
L'attention portée à ce projet est augmentée par son importance.
Etymology
From the verb 'augmenter', derived from the Latin 'augmentare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
salary increase
Increase in salary
augmentation de salaire
price increase
Increase in prices
augmentation des prix
increase in production
Increase in production
augmentation de la production
Related Words
enhancer
Device or agent that increases something.
augmenteur
increase
Action of increasing.
augmentation
augmentative
Which expresses the increase.
augmentative
Slang Meanings
To talk about a price that has gone up a lot.
This gadget costs an arm and a leg now, it has really increased!
Ce gadget coûte un bras maintenant, il est vraiment augmenté !
To describe a situation that has become more intense.
The atmosphere of the party was enhanced by the music.
L'atmosphère de la fête a été augmentée par la musique.