triplé
Wordform Details
Translation: tripledto triple
Part of Speech: verb
Inflection Type:
pastparticipleIs Dictionary Form: No
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: tripler
Translation: to triple; to treble; to multiply by three (verb)
Etymology: Derived from the French word 'triple' (meaning 'three times as much'), which comes from Latin 'triplus' (threefold). The Latin root 'tri-' means 'three' and appears in many English words like 'triangle', 'trilogy', and 'trinity'. The verb form 'tripler' literally means 'to make three times as much or as many'.
Example Usage
L'entreprise a triplé ses profits cette année.
The company tripled its profits this year.
Si vous triplez la recette, n'oubliez pas d'ajuster le temps de cuisson.
If you triple the recipe, don't forget to adjust the cooking time.
La population de la ville a triplé en vingt ans.
The city's population has tripled in twenty years.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'triple' in English - just add '-er' for the French verb form.
- Remember the 'tri-' prefix means 'three' in both English and French.
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Cultural Context
Used in everyday contexts including mathematics, economics, and general conversation when discussing significant increases in quantity or size.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While 'tripler' means to multiply by three, 'doubler' means to multiply by two (to double).
Notes: Both verbs follow the same conjugation pattern as they are regular -er verbs.
Mnemonic: 'Tri-' for three in 'tripler', 'dou-' for two in 'doubler'.
Explanation: 'Tripler' is a verb meaning 'to triple', while 'triplet' is a noun referring to a set of three items or one of three children born from the same pregnancy.
Notes: The English word 'triplet' is used in French with the same meaning.
Mnemonic: 'Tripler' ends with '-er' like most French verbs, while 'triplet' is a noun.