English–French

“consumption” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃somasjɔ̃/

Example

La consommation d'électricité a augmenté cet hiver.

Electricity consumption increased this winter.

Illustration for consommation (consumption)

How to say “consumption” in French

“Consumption” in French is consommation.

A flow of resources enters use, viewed both as the act and as the amount used.

Full entry for consommation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with consommation

Il réduit sa consommation de sucre pour sa santé.

He reduces his sugar consumption for his health.

Tips for using consommation

  • With a material or resource, consommation normally takes de, as in la consommation d'électricité.

“consumption” in other languages