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économique

economic

adjective eh-koh-noh-MEEK Rare

Also means

economical, cheap

Usage Note

économique covers two distinct senses: relating to the economy (crise économique, 'economic crisis') and meaning cost-effective or cheap (la classe économique is economy class on a plane). The noun économie gives both senses as well. Learners often need context to distinguish which meaning is intended.

Examples

"La situation économique reste difficile."

Natural Translation

The economic situation remains difficult.

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