English–French

“self-sufficient” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/otosyfizɑ̃/

Example

Ils vivent autosuffisants dans leur ferme.

They live self-sufficiently on their farm.

Illustration for autosuffisant (self-sufficient)

How to say “self-sufficient” in French

“Self-sufficient” in French is autosuffisant.

A closed-loop household whose resources cover its ongoing needs.

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

Example sentences with autosuffisant

Après les travaux, ils sont autosuffisants en électricité.

After the work, they are self-sufficient in electricity.

Tips for using autosuffisant

  • When applied to a person, autosuffisant may be positive or negative depending on context; for a system, it is generally descriptive.

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