English–French

“growing” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁɑ̃disɑ̃/

Example

C'est un problème grandissant.

This is a growing problem.

Illustration for grandissant (growing)

How to say “growing” in French

“Growing” in French is grandissant.

A growing wave that becomes broader, stronger, and harder to overlook over time.

Full entry for grandissant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with grandissant

Il y a un risque grandissant d'inondation.

There is a growing risk of flooding.

Tips for using grandissant

  • The final d is pronounced in grandissant, unlike the usually silent final consonant of grand when it stands alone.

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