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    Économie (en. Economy)

    ekonɔmi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
    The global economy goes through periods of crisis.
    L'économie mondiale traverse des périodes de crise.
    Material or financial resources of a community.
    The economy of a country can be influenced by its fiscal policies.
    L'économie d'un pays peut être influencée par ses politiques fiscales.
    The economy of an individual or household; management of one's finances.
    It is important to save money for the future.
    Il est important de faire des économies pour l'avenir.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'oikonomia', meaning 'management of the household'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    energy economy
    Rational use of energy to reduce consumption.
    économie d'énergie
    market economy
    Economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand.
    économie de marché
    to save money
    To save money or reduce expenses.
    faire des économies

    Related Words

    economist
    Specialist in economic sciences.
    économiste
    to save
    To reduce one's expenses or to use fewer resources.
    économiser
    budget
    Plan that shows how an individual or organization intends to spend money.
    budget

    Slang Meanings

    To have money to spend without hesitation.
    This year, I've saved too much, I'm in economy mode.
    Cette année, j'ai trop économisé, je suis en mode écono.
    To be thrifty, even miserly.
    He's so thrifty that he doesn't even want to buy coffee.
    Il est tellement écono qu'il ne veut même pas acheter de café.