English–French

“increased” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/akʁy/

Example

La tension est accrue.

The tension has risen.

Illustration for accrue (increased)

How to say “increased” in French

“Increased” in French is accrue.

A quantity or force that has gradually built up over time.

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

Example sentences with accrue

Elle porte une attention accrue aux détails.

She pays heightened attention to details.

Tips for using accrue

  • As an adjective, accrue agrees with a feminine noun, as in une tension accrue; its masculine form is accru.

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