English–French

“shortage” in French

French

Alsopénurie

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁɑ̃s/

Example

Nous avons constaté une carence de personnel ce mois-ci.

We observed a shortage of staff this month.

Illustration for carence (shortage)

How to say “shortage” in French

“Shortage” in French is carence.

A gap in a necessary supply or resource weakens the whole arrangement.

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

Example sentences with carence

La carence alimentaire peut affaiblir le corps.

A nutritional deficiency can weaken the body.

Tips for using carence

  • Carence is more formal than manque and is frequent in administrative, technical, and medical contexts.

Other French words for “shortage”

Le pays souffre d'une pénurie d'eau depuis des mois.

The country has been suffering from a water shortage for months.

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