Industrie (en. Industry)

/ɛ̃.dys.tʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Economic sector comprising all activities related to the production of tangible goods.

The automobile industry plays a key role in the French economy.

L'industrie automobile joue un rôle clé dans l'économie française.

Activity related to the manufacture, transformation, or extraction of resources.

The chemical industry is essential for many everyday products.

L'industrie chimique est essentielle pour de nombreux produits du quotidien.

The act of working methodically and organized to produce a product.

The entertainment industry has evolved with new technologies.

L'industrie du spectacle a évolué avec les nouvelles technologies.

From Latin 'industria', which means diligence, activity.

heavy industry

Industrial sector dedicated to large-scale production requiring heavy investment.

industrie lourde

light industry

Industrial sector focused on consumer goods requiring less capital.

industrie légère

restructuring of the industry

Process of reorganizing an industrial branch to improve its efficiency.

restructuration de l'industrie

industrial

Referring to what belongs to or relates to industry.

industriel

industrialization

Process by which a society transitions from an agrarian economy to one based on industry.

industrialisation

industrially

In a manner relative to industry.

industriellement

Factory

He works in a furniture manufacturing factory.

Il travaille dans une usine de fabrication de meubles.

Machinist

My father is a machinist and he makes parts for cars.

Mon père est usinier et il fabrique des pièces pour voitures.