French word

industrie

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃dystʁi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounindustry

Example

L'industrie crée de nombreux emplois locaux.

The industry creates many local jobs.

Illustration for industrie (industry)

More examples

L'industrie pharmaceutique développe de nouveaux médicaments.

The pharmaceutical industry develops new drugs.

Core concept

A whole productive sector seen as a connected group of companies, workplaces, and services rather than as one business.

Common phrases

  • l'industrie pharmaceutique

    pharmaceutical industry

  • l'industrie textile

    textile industry

  • l'industrie de la mode

    fashion industry

Similar words

entreprise: A company or business entity that makes and sells goods or services.
usine: A building or facility for processing raw materials into products on a large scale.
secteur: An economic sector involving businesses and activities of the same general type.
branche: A specialized industry group based on a particular technology or activity.

Definition in French

Ensemble d'activités économiques organisées pour produire des biens ou fournir des services, généralement regroupées par secteur.

Word origin

The French noun industrie developed from Latin industria, which referred to diligence and active effort before naming organized productive activity.

Usage tips

  • Industrie can mean an entire sector, while entreprise normally means an individual business and usine a factory or plant.

Other meanings

  • manufacturingnoun

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