majorer

Senses

1. 1.

   to increase; to raise

   to make something larger or greater in amount

2. 2.

   to overestimate; to overstate

   to exaggerate the value, importance, or extent of something

Examples

• "La compagnie a majoré les prix des billets de 10%."

  The company raised ticket prices by 10%.

• "Il a majoré ses dépenses dans son rapport."

  He overstated his expenses in his report.

• "Les frais de dossier ont été majorés cette année."

  The processing fees were increased this year.

Usage

A formal or administrative verb, common in business and legal contexts. Often used with prices, fees, or figures. Not to be confused with "majeur" (major/adult). The past participle "majoré" is frequently used as an adjective meaning "increased" or "inflated."