hausse
rise, increase
noun oss Rare
Origin: From Old French hausser (to raise), related to haut (high).
Also means
upturn
Usage Note
hausse is the standard economic term for a price or rate increase; its opposite is baisse. The phrase en hausse means 'on the rise' and appears frequently in financial journalism. La hausse des prix is the standard phrase for inflation-driven price rises.
Examples
"La hausse des prix inquiète les ménages."
Natural Translation
The rise in prices worries households.
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