This is the 9294th most frequent French word.
croître
To grow.
The word 'croissent' (form of 'croître') here signifies the natural growth of the plants.
Les plantes croissent rapidement lorsqu'elles sont bien arrosées.
Plants grow quickly when they are well watered.
In this sentence, 'croître' refers to the increase in population, demonstrating its usage in describing a growth or rise in numbers.
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.
Here, 'croître' describes the deepening or expansion of someone's influence, highlighting its figurative usage in contexts of abstract growth.