L'économie
Example: L'économie du pays dépend beaucoup des exportations agricoles.
Definition
"L'économie" refers to the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a country or region. It encompasses all activities related to managing resources, wealth, and financial affairs, as highlighted in the phrase: 'L'économie du pays dépend beaucoup des exportations agricoles.'
Etymology
The word "l'économie" originates from the Greek word 'oikonomia,' which means 'management of a household.' It passed into Latin as 'oeconomia' before entering French. Did you know that its roots relate to managing a household, which evolved to mean managing the wealth and resources of an entire country?
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"L'économie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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