The near vs. distant future

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the population
la population
to increase
augmenter
Our population is going to increase this year.
Notre population va augmenter cette année.
In a century, the population will increase.
Dans un siècle, la population augmentera.
the figure / the number (digit, amount)
le chiffre
to decrease
diminuer
Their figures are going to decrease soon.
Leurs chiffres vont diminuer bientôt.
In the future, the figure will decrease.
À l'avenir, le chiffre diminuera.
the inhabitant (m)
l'habitant
This city is going to have more inhabitants.
Cette ville va avoir plus d'habitants.
the growth
la croissance
These regions will have a slow growth.
Ces régions auront une croissance lente.
the rate
le taux
We are going to study the birth rate.
Nous allons étudier le taux de naissance.
Their rate will decrease rapidly.
Leur taux diminuera rapidement.
the generation
la génération
the percentage
le pourcentage
Our generation is going to change this percentage.
Notre génération va changer ce pourcentage.
The next generation will have fewer children.
La prochaine génération aura moins d'enfants.
the retirement
la retraite
My uncle is going to retire tomorrow.
Mon oncle va prendre sa retraite demain.
You will organize your retirement later.
Vous organiserez votre retraite plus tard.
In the past, the growth was decreasing, but it is going to increase.
Autrefois, la croissance diminuait, mais elle va augmenter.
This survey will show more women.
Ce sondage montrera plus de femmes.
In a century, the percentage of inhabitants will decrease.
Dans un siècle, le pourcentage d'habitants diminuera.

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