No. 9,294 in French

croître

To grow.

In a sentence

Les plantes croissent rapidement lorsqu'elles sont bien arrosées.
Plants grow quickly when they are well watered.
The word 'croissent' (form of 'croître') here signifies the natural growth of the plants.
La population de la ville a commencé à croître après l'ouverture de la nouvelle usine.
The city's population began to increase after the opening of the new factory.
In this sentence, 'croître' refers to the increase in population, demonstrating its usage in describing a growth or rise in numbers.
Son influence dans le domaine ne cesse de croître.
His influence in the field continues to grow.
Here, 'croître' describes the deepening or expansion of someone's influence, highlighting its figurative usage in contexts of abstract growth.

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