This is the 3933rd most frequent French word.
augmentent
"Augmentent" means "increase" or "rise."
Here, 'augmentent' refers to the rise or increase in the price of food items over time.
Les prix des aliments augmentent rapidement.
Food prices are increasing rapidly.
In this usage, 'augmentent' signifies the improvement or enhancement of knowledge through learning.
Les écoliers augmentent leurs connaissances grâce aux cours.
Schoolchildren enhance their knowledge through lessons.
This sentence uses 'augmentent' to mean periodic growth or increment in the company's sales.