No. 1,458 in French
augmente
"Augmente" means "increases" or "raises."
In a sentence
Le coût de la vie augmente chaque année.
The cost of living increases every year.
In this sentence, 'augmente' is used as a verb in the present tense to indicate an increase in the cost of living over time.
Lorsque la température augmente, les glaciers fondent.
When the temperature rises, glaciers melt.
Here, 'augmente' describes the increase in temperature, which is the causal factor for the melting of glaciers.
Augmente ton effort pour réussir.
Increase your effort to succeed.
In this imperative sentence, 'augmente' is used as a command or request to suggest increasing the intensity or amount of effort.
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