French word

stagnant

Pronunciation

IPA/stagnɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivestagnant

Example

L'économie est stagnante depuis deux ans.

The economy has been stagnant for the past two years.

Illustration for stagnant (stagnant)

More examples

Le marché est stagnant et les ventes n'augmentent pas.

The market is stagnant, and sales are not increasing.

Core concept

Water trapped away from a stream, symbolizing a situation that cannot move forward.

Common phrases

  • économie stagnante

    stagnant economy

  • marché stagnant

    stagnant market

  • salaire stagnant

    stagnant wages

Similar words

stationnaire: Showing little movement or change over time.
figé: Completely stopped and appearing fixed in place.
immobile: Not moving or changing position.
bloqué: Unable to move forward because progress is obstructed.

Definition in French

Qui est resté sans progression ni mouvement, indiquant une situation bloquée ou sans changement.

Word origin

The French adjective stagnant derives from Latin stagnare and ultimately from stagnum, a word for standing or pooled water.

Usage tips

  • For a more conversational description of blocked progress, French also uses ne pas avancer or être au point mort.

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