French word

halieutique

Pronunciation

IPA/aljøtik/

Meaning

  • adjectivefisheries

Example

La gestion halieutique aide à protéger les poissons.

Fisheries management helps protect fish.

Illustration for halieutique (fisheries)

More examples

Le marché vend des produits halieutiques frais.

The market sells fresh fishery products.

Core concept

The whole field around catching sea life, including fishing methods, seafood handling, trade, and policy.

Similar words

marin: Related to the sea or ocean.
maritime: Related to the sea, coast, or seafaring.
aquatique: Related to water or life in water.

Definition in French

Qui concerne la pêche, les pêcheurs et les techniques, politiques ou industries liées à la capture et à la commercialisation des produits de la mer.

Word origin

The French adjective halieutique comes from Greek halieutikos, meaning related to fishing, through the learned Latin form halieuticus.

Usage tips

  • Halieutique is a formal technical adjective, while everyday French more often uses pêche or produits de la mer.

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