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downturn in French

downturn in French is déclin, ralentissement — downturn means a decline in economic activity, business, or some other measurable trend.

downturn in French

déclin
noun
A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.
ralentissement
noun
A downward trend, or the beginnings of one.

What does "downturn" mean?

  1. noun A decline in economic activity, business, or some other measurable trend.
    "The company laid off staff during the economic downturn."
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downturn in a sentence

  • The company laid off staff during the economic downturn.
  • Sales showed a sharp downturn after the holidays.

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What is "downturn" in French?

"downturn" in French is déclin, ralentissement. downturn means: A decline in economic activity, business, or some other measurable trend.

How do you use "downturn" in a sentence?

Example: "The company laid off staff during the economic downturn." In French, "downturn" is déclin, ralentissement.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "downturn": déclin, ralentissement.

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