Grandissant (en. Growing)

[ɡʁɑ̃disɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That is becoming larger or more important.
The population of this city is growing.
La population de cette ville est grandissante.
That develops exponentially.
Interest in this topic is growing among young people.
L'intérêt pour ce sujet est grandissant parmi les jeunes.
That increases in intensity or strength.
There is a growing tension between the two countries.
Il y a une tension grandissante entre les deux pays.

Etymology

From the verb 'to grow', by adding the suffix '-ing' which indicates a process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a growing demand
a need that is increasing
une demande grandissante
a growing attention
an increased interest
une attention grandissante
a growing market
an expanding market
un marché grandissant

Related Words

to grow
Becoming larger or more important.
grandir
increase
The action of increasing, of augmenting.
augmentation
growth
Increase, development.
croissance

Slang Meanings

In full expansion.
This new café is growing, it attracts more and more customers.
Ce nouveau café est grandissant, il attire de plus en plus de clients.
Increasingly popular.
This style of music is growing among teenagers.
Ce style de musique est grandissant chez les adolescents.