Croissance (en. Growth)

/kʁwa.sɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Process by which something increases in size, number, or importance.
Economic growth is important for the country's development.
La croissance économique est importante pour le développement du pays.
Increase in size or volume of a living organism.
The growth of animals is influenced by their diet.
La croissance des animaux est influencée par leur alimentation.
The fact of growing, of developing.
Population growth poses challenges to infrastructure.
La croissance démographique pose des défis aux infrastructures.

Etymology

The word 'growth' comes from the verb 'to grow', which has Latin origins.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Rapid growth
Significant increase in a short period of time.
croissance rapide
Sustainable growth
Growth that meets the needs of the present without compromising those of future generations.
croissance durable
Exponential growth
Growth that increases very rapidly, often related to mathematics.
croissance exponentielle

Related Words

To grow
To increase in size or importance.
grandir
Development
Process of improvement or evolution.
développement
Expansion
Action of extending or increasing.
expansion

Slang Meanings

To disrupt
This initiative will really disrupt the company's growth.
Cette initiative va vraiment bouleverser la croissance de l'entreprise.
Strong surge
A strong surge in investments related to growth is observed.
On observe une forte montée dans les investissements liés à la croissance.