English–French
“increase” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/os/
Example
Il y a une hausse des prix cet été.
There is a rise in prices this summer.
How to say “increase” in French
“Increase” in French is hausse.
A simple upward movement that leaves a number or price at a higher point.
Example sentences with hausse
La hausse des prix inquiète les consommateurs.
The rise in prices worries consumers.
Tips for using hausse
- The h in hausse is aspirated, so standard French uses la hausse rather than l'hausse.
Other French words for “increase”
Nous devons accroître nos efforts.
We must increase our efforts.
Je vais augmenter le volume.
I'm going to turn up the volume.
Nous devons multiplier nos efforts.
We must increase our efforts.
Ils ont intensifié le volume de la musique pendant la fête.
They increased the volume of the music during the party.
Il y a une augmentation du trafic cet été.
There is an increase in traffic this summer.
Le rehaussement du salaire a été annoncé.
The salary increase was announced.
L'accroissement des prix inquiète les consommateurs.
The increase in prices worries consumers.