French Conversation · Level 29
89 words
French word
économie
Pronunciation
IPA/ekonomi/
Meaning
- feminine nouneconomy
Example
L'économie du pays est en croissance.
The country's economy is growing.
More examples
L'économie locale dépend du tourisme.
The local economy depends on tourism.
Core concept
The organized movement of resources through production, distribution, consumption, and the rules connecting them.
Common phrases
l'économie de marché
market economy
l'économie mondiale
global economy
l'économie locale
local economy
Similar words
finance: The management of money, funding, and payments for an organization or country.
budget: A plan estimating income and expenses and allocating funds over a set period.
marché: A place or system where supply and demand meet for transactions.
emploi: Paid work or the state of being employed.
Definition in French
Ensemble des activités de production, de distribution et de consommation des biens et des services, et des règles qui organisent ces échanges.
Word origin
The word derives from Greek oikonomia through Latin oeconomia, combining oikos, 'house,' with nomos, 'management' or 'rule.'
Usage tips
- In faire des économies, the plural means saving money, while l'économie usually refers to an economy or economic activity.
Other meanings
- thriftnoun
- economicsnoun
Opposites
- dépenseexpenditurenoun
- gaspillagewastenoun
Related words
- économiqueeconomicadjective
- économisereconomizeverb
- économisteeconomistnoun