croissance
The process of increasing in size, number, or importance. In academic and business contexts, it usually refers to economic or population growth.
Examples
3 of 5La croissance des plantes est rapide au printemps.
Plant growth is fast in the spring.
L'entreprise prévoit une forte croissance de ses ventes.
The company forecasts strong growth in its sales.
C'est la crise, il n'y a plus de croissance.
It's a crisis, there's no more growth.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'crescent' (croissant) moon which grows in size.
Quick Quiz
Le gouvernement veut stimuler la ____ économique.
Correct!
The correct answer is: croissance
Examples
La croissance des plantes est rapide au printemps.
everydayPlant growth is fast in the spring.
L'entreprise prévoit une forte croissance de ses ventes.
businessThe company forecasts strong growth in its sales.
C'est la crise, il n'y a plus de croissance.
informalIt's a crisis, there's no more growth.
Le rapport analyse la croissance démographique mondiale.
academicThe report analyzes global population growth.
Le taux de croissance est un indicateur clé.
formalThe growth rate is a key indicator.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
crise de croissance
growing pains
marché en croissance
growing market
croissance durable
sustainable growth
Often Confused With
Grandeur is size/greatness, whereas croissance is the process of growing.
Usage Notes
Used frequently in Task 1 of IELTS to describe line graphs.
Common Mistakes
Confusing 'croissance' (noun) with 'croissant' (adjective or pastry).
Memory Tip
Think of 'crescent' (croissant) moon which grows in size.
Word Origin
From Latin 'crescere' (to grow).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Le gouvernement veut stimuler la ____ économique.
Correct!
The correct answer is: croissance
More statistics words
augmenter
B1To make something greater in size, amount, or degree. It is a fundamental verb used in academic contexts to describe rising trends in graphs or data.
diminuer
B1To make or become less in size, amount, intensity, or degree. It is the opposite of 'augmenter' and essential for describing negative trends.
environ
B1Used to indicate that a number or amount is approximate. Crucial for describing data in IELTS Task 1 when exact figures aren't necessary.
graphique
B1A visual representation of data, such as a bar chart, line graph, or pie chart. The primary focus of IELTS Writing Task 1.
résultat
B1A consequence, effect, or outcome of something. In academics, it refers to the findings of an experiment or the score of an exam.
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