augmenter
/oɡ.mɑ̃.te/
The English phrase 'increase' can be translated into French as augmenter.
augmenter is a verb meaning to become larger.
Meaning: become larger (verb)
Which one should you use?
augmenter is used when increasing a specific quantity or value, such as a price or volume. In contrast, the verb croître is used for the natural growth of living things or abstract concepts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of augmenter is augmenté.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /oɡ.mɑ̃.te/.
Did you know?
- To describe 'increasing' the volume of a radio or TV, French speakers often use monter le son instead of augmenter.
- The English word 'augment' is often used as a noun or verb in formal settings, but in French, augmenter is much more common in everyday business and mathematical contexts.
- In French, a 'salary increase' is called 'une augmentation', turning the verb into a very common noun used in every workplace.
Examples in context
- Cela augmentera l'efficacité de 20 %.This will increase efficiency by 20%.This example shows how to use augmenter to describe an increase in efficiency.Tatoeba #11973485 by lbdx, translation #8245919 by Hybrid
- Je souhaite augmenter mon vocabulaire.I want to increase my vocabulary.This sentence demonstrates using augmenter in the context of expanding one's vocabulary.Tatoeba #8285668 by Aiji, translation #681201 by Source_VOA
- Nous augmenterons le loyer le mois prochain.We will increase the rent next month.This sentence illustrates using augmenter when referring to increasing rent.Tatoeba #11238358 by lbdx, translation #325026 by CC
- Les prix ont connu une augmentation significative cette année.The prices have experienced a significant increase this year.
- Cet accroissement de la biodiversité est une excellente nouvelle.This increase in biodiversity is excellent news.
- Les prix augmentent de plus en plus chaque année.The prices are increasing more and more each year.
- Le stress commence à monter à l'approche des examens.Stress is starting to increase as the exams approach.
- Ils ont haussé les tarifs pour la haute saison.They increased the prices for the high season.
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Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are discussing the price of coffee.
- ManonLe prix du café va encore augmenter.The price of coffee is going to increase again.
- LucasC'est vraiment trop cher maintenant.It is really too expensive now.
- ManonOn doit augmenter notre budget.We have to increase our budget.
- LucasTu as raison, Manon.You are right, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “increase” translations and entries augmenter, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
