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attrition in French

attrition in French is usure, départs volontaires — attrition means a gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.

attrition in French

usure
noun
Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
départs volontaires
noun
(human resources) A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through injury, incapacitation, retirement, resignation, or death.

What does "attrition" mean?

  1. noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
    "The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs."
  2. noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.
    "The rock face showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind and sand."

attrition in a sentence

  • The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs.
  • Years of attrition wore the army down before the final battle.
  • The rock face showed signs of attrition from centuries of wind and sand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "attrition" in French?

"attrition" in French is usure, départs volontaires. attrition means: A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.

How do you use "attrition" in a sentence?

Example: "The department shrank through attrition rather than layoffs." In French, "attrition" is usure, départs volontaires.

Are there other ways to say "attrition" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "attrition": usure, départs volontaires.

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