L'industrie (en. Industry)

/lɛ̃.dys.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Economic activities related to the production of goods

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation.

L'industrie automobile est en pleine transformation.

Dominant economic sector in a region

This city has experienced a boom in the textile industry.

Cette ville a connu un essor de l'industrie textile.

Factory for large-scale products

The chemical industry uses sophisticated processes.

L'industrie chimique utilise des procédés sophistiqués.

From the Latin 'industria' meaning 'activity, skill, diligence'.

heavy industry

Refers to sectors requiring substantial capital and resources.

l'industrie lourde

light industry

Refers to sectors that produce consumer goods.

l'industrie légère

Industry 4.0

Denotes the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by automation and digitization.

l'industrie 4.0

the worker

Person who works in a factory or a production sector.

l'ouvrier

the product

Object manufactured and intended for consumption.

le produit

the market

Set of buyers and sellers for a good or service.

le marché

Assembly line job

Working like a robot in the industry is assembly line work.

Travailler comme un robot à l'industrie, c'est du boulot à la chaîne.

Gas factory

This machine is a real gas factory, it complicates everything.

Cette machine est une vraie usine à gaz, ça complique tout.