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burgeoning

UK
/ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒənɪŋ/

Translations

burgeoninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒənɪŋ/
Present participle used adjectivally; typically non-gradable.
en plein essor
The burgeoning tech industry is attracting investors from all over the world.
L'industrie technologique en plein essor attire des investisseurs du monde entier.
Additional translations
florissant
Synonyms
growing
thriving
developing
prospering
expanding
flourishing
burgeoningnoun
UK
/ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒənɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the act or state of rapid growth; usually uncountable.
essorSoutenu; désigne une croissance ou un développement rapides.
The burgeoning of the city's population has strained public services.
L'essor de la population de la ville a mis les services publics sous pression.
Additional translations
croissance rapidePlus explicite en contexte, pour rendre l'idée de développement rapide.
burgeonverb

burgeoning

Gerund

burgeoned
Past Simple
burgeoned
Past Participle
burgeoning
Gerund
UK
/ˈbɜːdʒən/
US
/ˈbɜrdʒən/
se développer rapidementSens figuré ou général : prendre de l’ampleur, croître rapidement.
The small startup company began to burgeon after receiving significant investment.
La petite entreprise de démarrage a commencé à se développer rapidement après avoir reçu un investissement important.
Additional translations
bourgeonnerSens littéraire ou archaïque : produire des bourgeons, pousser.
Synonyms
grow
increase
develop
blossom
proliferate
expand
thrive
flourish

Definitions

burgeoninggerund / present participle
Growing or developing rapidly; flourishing.
The burgeoning tech industry is attracting investors from all over the world.
burgeoningnoun
A rapid increase in growth, development, or expansion.
The burgeoning of the city's population has strained public services.
burgeonverb
To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
The small startup company began to burgeon after receiving significant investment.
To put forth buds; sprout. (archaic)
In early April, the bare twigs began to burgeon with tiny green shoots.
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