French word

gestion

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒɛstjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmanagement

Example

La gestion du temps est importante.

Time management is important.

Illustration for gestion (management)

Core concept

A control desk directing people, money, and materials so an activity keeps moving.

Definition in French

Processus de planification et d'organisation des ressources humaines, financières ou matérielles pour assurer le déroulement d'une activité.

Word origin

French gestion comes through Old French from Latin gestionem, a noun related to gerere, meaning 'to carry out or conduct'.

Usage tips

  • Gestion is feminine, so standard forms are la gestion and cette gestion.

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