croîtra

Croître is a French verb that means to grow, increase, or develop. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. Croître is derived from the Latin verb *crescere*, which also means to grow.

The verb croître is highly irregular and follows its own conjugation pattern. It is used in a variety of contexts, both literal and figurative. In a literal sense, it can describe the physical growth of plants, animals, or people. For example, "Les plantes vont croître dans ce jardin" means "The plants will grow in this garden." Figuratively, it can refer to an increase in quantity, intensity, or importance. For instance, "Son influence a continué de croître" translates to "His influence continued to grow."

The present tense conjugation of croître includes forms such as je croîs, tu croîs, il/elle/on croît, nous croissons, vous croissez, and ils/elles croissent. The past participle is cru. The verb is used extensively in French literature and everyday conversation, reflecting its fundamental meaning of development and expansion. Understanding its nuances is key to comprehending a wide range of French expressions.