This is the 1458th most frequent French word.
augmente
"Augmente" means "increases" or "raises."
In this sentence, 'augmente' is used as a verb in the present tense to indicate an increase in the cost of living over time.
Le coût de la vie augmente chaque année.
The cost of living increases every year.
Here, 'augmente' describes the increase in temperature, which is the causal factor for the melting of glaciers.
Lorsque la température augmente, les glaciers fondent.
When the temperature rises, glaciers melt.
In this imperative sentence, 'augmente' is used as a command or request to suggest increasing the intensity or amount of effort.