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parsimony in French

parsimony in French is parcimonie, économie — parsimony means great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

parsimony in French

parcimonie
noun
Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
économie
noun
(by extension) The quality or characteristic of using the fewest resources or explanations to solve a problem.

What does "parsimony" mean?

  1. noun Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
  2. noun The quality or characteristic of using the fewest resources or explanations to solve a problem.
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What is "parsimony" in French?

"parsimony" in French is parcimonie, économie. parsimony means: Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "parsimony": parcimonie, économie.

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