French word

pluriannuel

Pronunciation

IPA/plyʁianɥɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivemulti-year

Example

C'est un projet pluriannuel.

It is a multi-year project.

Illustration for pluriannuel (multi-year)

More examples

Ils ont un engagement pluriannuel avec leur fournisseur.

They have a multi-year commitment with their supplier.

Core concept

A project framework extending across several calendar years.

Similar words

long: Continuing for an extended period.
durable: Maintaining its qualities over a lengthy period.
prolongé: Continuing for longer than the usual or planned period.
annuel: Relating to something that happens each year.

Definition in French

Qui concerne ou s'applique sur une période de plusieurs années.

Word origin

Pluriannuel is a learned French formation combining pluri- from Latin plures, meaning several, with annuel, from Latin annus, meaning year.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, pluriannuel agrees with the noun: un projet pluriannuel, des projets pluriannuels, and une politique pluriannuelle.

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