Augmentée (en. Augmented)
/oɡmɑ̃te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Indicating that something has been made larger or more important.
The city's population has increased over the years.
La population de la ville a augmentée au fil des ans.
Refers to a number or value that is higher than a previous value.
The company's profits have increased thanks to new strategies.
Les bénéfices de l'entreprise ont augmentée grâce à de nouvelles stratégies.
Relates to the increase of a phenomenon, trend, or state.
Air pollution has increased in recent years.
La pollution de l'air a augmentée ces dernières années.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'augmenter' with the feminine past participle 'augmentée'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
increased by
Indicates the addition of a quantity to a figure.
augmentée de
to be increased
Means that something has been improved or enhanced.
être augmentée
Related Words
increase
To make larger, to widen, to enhance.
augmenter
increase
Action of making something larger, of increasing.
augmentation
augmenter
Device or means used to increase.
augmentateur
Slang Meanings
When a situation becomes significantly more intense.
The tension in the meeting was increased after the criticisms.
La tension dans la réunion était augmentée après les critiques.
When a performance or effort is stepped up.
He really increased his performance during the match.
Il a vraiment augmenté sa performance pendant le match.