grossissent

Grossissent is a French verb form from grossir, meaning to grow, increase in size, or gain weight. As a 3rd person plural ending, it appears in two grammatical moods: the present indicative (ils grossissent) and the present subjunctive (qu’ils grossissent). The spelling is identical in both forms, so context determines the mood.

Etymology and meaning: grossir comes from French gros, meaning large or fat, with a suffix that conveys becoming. The root is linked to Latin grossus, and the verb covers physical growth as well as figurative increases in amount or extent.

Conjugation notes: in the present indicative, the full form is ils grossissent; in the present subjunctive, the same orthography appears as qu’ils grossissent. The pronunciation is effectively the same in everyday use. The present participle is grossissant, and a related noun, grossissement, denotes enlargement or magnification.

Usage: grossissent is used to describe growth in size, weight, or quantity. Examples include a child growing to adulthood, a population increasing, or a budget that expands. It can also appear in clauses expressing desire or necessity, where the subjunctive mood is required.

Related forms: grossir (to grow), grossissant (growing), grossissement (enlargement, magnification). The term is common in everyday French as well as in scientific or descriptive contexts when noting increase in size or amount.