grow

grandir, se développer

Devenir plus grand ou se développer avec le temps.

En anglais simple : To become bigger or develop over time.

• Children grow quickly.
• The tree grew taller each year.
• Her small business has grown into a large company.

Comment l'utiliser : grow into something (The tiny seed grew into a tall tree.)

Synonymes : develop, increase, expand

Contraires : shrink

Expressions courantes : grow taller, grow quickly, grow into something, grow rapidly

cultiver, faire pousser

Planter quelque chose et en prendre soin pour qu’il pousse en bonne santé.

En anglais simple : To plant and care for something so that it becomes bigger and stays healthy.

• We grow tomatoes in our garden.
• She grew flowers for the wedding.
• Have you ever grown your own vegetables?

Synonymes : raise, cultivate

Expressions courantes : grow vegetables, grow flowers, grow your own

pousser

Vivre et se développer dans un endroit donné, surtout pour une plante.

En anglais simple : To live and develop in a particular place, especially as a plant.

• Roses grow in our garden.
• These flowers grow wild near the river.
• Do orange trees grow in this climate?

Comment l'utiliser : grow in something (These plants grow in dry soil.)

Synonymes : range

Expressions courantes : grow wild, grow in something, grow near something