Industriel (en. Industrial)

[ɛ̃dys.tʁi.ɛl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to industry.
The industrial zone is expanding rapidly.
La zone industrielle est en pleine expansion.
Produced in large quantities.
This product is manufactured in industrial quantities.
Ce produit est fabriqué en série industrielle.
Evokes a work environment related to industrial activities.
The architecture of this building is industrial-inspired.
L’architecture de cet immeuble est d’inspiration industrielle.

Etymology

From the Latin 'industrialis', from 'industria' meaning 'activity' or 'work'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

industrial zone
A region dedicated to industrial activities.
zone industrielle
industrial revolution
A period of major change marked by the rise of factories.
révolution industrielle
industrial development
Process of increasing industrial production capacity.
développement industriel

Related Words

industry
Set of activities for the production of goods.
industrie
industrially
In an industrial manner.
industriellement
industrialization
Process by which an economy shifts to an industrial economy.
industrielisation

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to something that is mass-produced.
This gadget is so industrial, you can find it everywhere.
Ce gadget est tellement industriel, on en trouve partout.
Refers to a very mechanized or standardized approach.
His working style is too industrial, it lacks creativity.
Son style de travail est trop industriel, il manque de créativité.