This is the 4155th most frequent French word.
croissantes
"Croissantes" means "growing" or "increasing."
Used as an adjective meaning 'increasing', modifying 'temperatures'.
Les températures croissantes provoquent une fonte rapide des glaciers.
Increasing temperatures cause rapid melting of glaciers.
Used as an adjective meaning 'growing', describing 'market shares'.
Les parts de marché de cette entreprise deviennent croissantes année après année.
The market shares of this company become growing year after year.
Used as an adjective meaning 'rising', associated with 'curves'.