L'inflation
Example: L'inflation élevée affecte le pouvoir d'achat des ménages.
Definition
"L'inflation" refers to the economic phenomenon where the general price level of goods and services rises over time, reducing the purchasing power of money. High "l'inflation" means that consumers can buy less with the same amount of money, affecting household budgets.
Etymology
The word "l'inflation" originates from the Latin word 'inflare,' meaning 'to blow into' or 'inflate.' It entered French to describe the swelling or rising of prices in an economy, much like inflation causes an expansion or 'blowing up' of price levels.
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"L'inflation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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