grossit

Grossit is the third person singular present indicative form of the French verb grossir, meaning to grow, to increase in size or weight, or to swell. In use, it typically refers to something that becomes larger or gains in magnitude, whether a person’s weight, the size of an object, or a quantity such as a price or population. The form can function with subjects like il, elle, or on, and can also appear in impersonal constructions where the subject is unclear.

Morphology and related forms: grossir is a regular -ir verb. Its present tense forms include je grossis, tu grossis, il grossit, nous grossissons, vous grossissez, ils grossissent. The past and compound tenses use auxiliary avoir, for example il a grossi (he has gained weight, or it has increased). The root gross- is linked to the idea of largeness or thickness, from the adjective gros.

Usage and examples: in literal contexts, “L’enfant grossit rapidement” means the child is gaining weight quickly. In descripting growth or expansion, one might say “Le budget grossit à mesure que les projets avancent” or “La population grossit.” In figurative use, grossir can express increasing importance or impact, as in “la ville grossit en attractivité,” though more common alternatives include augmenter or s’accroître depending on the nuance.

See also: grossir, augmenter, s’accroître. Note that grossit is specifically a verb form rather than a standalone noun, and its meaning depends on the subject and context.