Grandit (en. Grows up)

/ɡʁɑ̃.di/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To become bigger, to develop.
The child is growing quickly this year.
L'enfant grandit rapidement cette année.
To improve or gain more importance.
The project is gaining popularity.
Le projet grandit en popularité.
To gain scope in a certain context.
His influence is growing in the company.
Son influence grandit dans l'entreprise.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'grandir', coming from Latin 'grandiō'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grows from year to year
Increases continuously each year.
grandit d'année en année
grows like a champion
Develops in an exceptional manner.
grandit comme un champion
grows and changes
Evolves over time.
grandit et change

Related Words

large
Having a large size or great importance.
grand
to grow
The action of becoming larger.
grandir
to enlarge
To make something bigger.
agrandir

Slang Meanings

To gain prominence in a social situation.
He is growing in the group after getting the position.
Il grandit dans le groupe après avoir eu le poste.
To stand out.
Since he started working, he has been growing professionally.
Depuis qu'il a commencé à travailler, il grandit au niveau professionnel.