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    Pauvreté (en. Poverty)

    /povʁte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of those who lack sufficient means to live with dignity.
    Poverty is a major problem in many regions of the world.
    La pauvreté est un problème majeur dans de nombreuses régions du monde.
    Absence of wealth or material goods.
    He grew up in poverty but managed to overcome it.
    Il a grandi dans la pauvreté mais a réussi à s'en sortir.
    Condition of insufficiency or destitution.
    Poverty can lead to extremely serious health issues.
    La pauvreté peut mener à des problèmes de santé gravissimes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paupertas', which means 'lack of wealth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poverty is a scourge
    Poverty causes immense suffering.
    la pauvreté est un fléau

    Related Words

    poor
    Lacking goods, having few resources.
    pauvre
    wealth
    State of one who possesses significant goods or resources.
    richesse
    indigent
    Person living in extreme poverty.
    indigent

    Slang Meanings

    Being broke
    Right now, I'm in poverty, I have nothing saved.
    En ce moment, je suis dans la pauvreté, je n'ai rien de côté.
    Getting fleeced
    He lost everything at gambling, now he's broke.
    Il a tout perdu au jeu, maintenant il est plumé.