Grandissante (en. Growing)
/ɡʁɑ̃disɑ̃t/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That is in the process of growing or increasing.
The population of this city is growing.
La population de cette ville est grandissante.
That is gaining momentum.
The growing trend towards remote work is changing the job market.
La tendance grandissante vers le télétravail change le marché de l'emploi.
That is becoming increasingly important.
Interest in renewable energies is growing.
L'intérêt pour les énergies renouvelables est grandissant.
Etymology
From the verb 'grandir' with the suffix '-sant' indicating an ongoing action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a growing trend
A change that is increasingly becoming widespread.
une tendance grandissante
a growing need
A necessity that is increasingly felt.
un besoin grandissant
growing concerns
Concerns that are multiplying.
les inquiétudes grandissantes
Related Words
to grow
To increase in size, to become larger.
grandir
to increase
To grow, to develop.
croître
expansion
Action of developing.
expansion
Slang Meanings
A situation that is gaining momentum, often used in the context of social media.
This influencer has a growing popularity on Instagram.
Cette influenceuse a une popularité grandissante sur Instagram.