French Conversation · Level 22
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French word
économiser
Pronunciation
IPA/ekonomize/
Meaning
- verbsave
Example
J'économise de l'argent pour mes vacances.
I save money for my vacation.
More examples
Il économise de l'argent chaque mois.
He saves money every month.
Core concept
A reserve grows as unnecessary outflows of money or other resources are stopped.
Common phrases
économiser de l'argent
save money
Similar words
épargner: To limit spending and save money for the future.
mettre de côté: To gradually set money aside for a future need or purpose.
diminuer: To reduce a quantity or cost.
Definition in French
Limiter volontairement ses dépenses pour accumuler ou préserver des économies ou d'autres ressources.
Word origin
Économiser is a French -iser verb built from économie, whose history leads through Latin oeconomia to Greek oikonomia, the management of a household or resources.
Usage tips
- For money set aside, épargner is also common, whereas économiser often highlights reducing use or spending in a particular situation.
Other meanings
- save upverb
Related words
- économiesavingnoun
- économiqueeconomicaladjective
- économethriftyadjective