dearth in French
dearth in French is pénurie, disette — dearth means a serious shortage or scarcity of something.
dearth in French
pénurie
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.
disette
(transitive, dated, obsolete) To cause or produce a scarcity in something.
What does "dearth" mean?
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noun A serious shortage or scarcity of something.
"There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city."
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dearth in a sentence
- There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city.
- The dearth of skilled workers has slowed the project.
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What is "dearth" in French?
"dearth" in French is pénurie, disette. dearth means: A serious shortage or scarcity of something.
How do you use "dearth" in a sentence?
Example: "There is a dearth of affordable housing in the city." In French, "dearth" is pénurie, disette.
Are there other ways to say "dearth" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dearth": pénurie, disette.
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