English–French

“scarcity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁaʁəte/

Example

La rareté de l'eau potable inquiète la communauté.

The scarcity of drinking water worries the community.

Illustration for rareté (scarcity)

How to say “scarcity” in French

“Scarcity” in French is rareté.

A small supply or unusual occurrence that draws attention and may gain value.

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

Example sentences with rareté

La rareté des ressources naturelles oblige à repenser notre consommation.

The scarcity of natural resources forces us to rethink our consumption.

Tips for using rareté

  • Rareté is feminine, so the forms are une rareté and la rareté.

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