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    Grandissait (en. Was growing up)

    /ɡʁɑ̃.dizɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Increase in size or quantity.
    The child was growing quickly due to adequate nutrition.
    L'enfant grandissait rapidement sous l'effet de la nutrition adéquate.
    Become more important or significant.
    His influence in the company grew over the years.
    Son influence dans l'entreprise grandissait au fil des années.
    Develop personally or emotionally.
    He grew in maturity with every life experience.
    Il grandissait en maturité à chaque expérience de la vie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'grandir', originating from the Latin 'crescere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grew like a mushroom
    Develops very quickly.
    grandissait comme un champignon
    he was growing in the shadows
    Progressed without being noticed.
    il grandissait dans l'ombre
    grew visibly
    Becomes larger quickly.
    grandissait à vue d'œil

    Related Words

    grow
    Acquiring size or importance.
    grandir
    increase
    Increase, develop.
    croître
    evolution
    Progressive transformation or development.
    évolution

    Slang Meanings

    Gain stature
    He is growing like a true champion with all that training.
    Il grandit comme un vrai champion avec tous ces entraînements.
    Develop rapidly
    Since he started working, his responsibilities are growing at a rapid pace.
    Depuis qu'il est en entreprise, ses responsabilités grandissent à vitesse grand V.