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consumption in French

consumption in French is consommation, consomption — consumption means the act of eating, drinking, or using something up.

consumption in French

consommation
noun
consomption
noun
(pathology) The wasting away of the human body through disease.

What does "consumption" mean?

  1. noun The act of eating, drinking, or using something up.
    "Household energy consumption rises sharply in winter."
  2. noun Historical: a wasting disease, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
    "In the 19th century, consumption killed many young adults."
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consumption in a sentence

  • Household energy consumption rises sharply in winter.
  • The government tracks alcohol consumption trends nationwide.
  • In the 19th century, consumption killed many young adults.

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What is "consumption" in French?

"consumption" in French is consommation, consomption. consumption means: The act of eating, drinking, or using something up.

How do you use "consumption" in a sentence?

Example: "Household energy consumption rises sharply in winter." In French, "consumption" is consommation, consomption.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "consumption": consommation, consomption.

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