deficit in French
deficit in French is déficit, déficit budgétaire — deficit means a shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
deficit in French
déficit
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
déficit budgétaire
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
What does "deficit" mean?
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noun A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
"The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left."
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noun In finance or government, the amount by which spending exceeds income.
"The government posted a record budget deficit this year."
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deficit in a sentence
- The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left.
- Years of poor sleep left him with a real energy deficit.
- The government posted a record budget deficit this year.
- The company had to borrow to cover its trade deficit.
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What is "deficit" in French?
"deficit" in French is déficit, déficit budgétaire. deficit means: A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
How do you use "deficit" in a sentence?
Example: "The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left." In French, "deficit" is déficit, déficit budgétaire.
Are there other ways to say "deficit" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deficit": déficit, déficit budgétaire.
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