scarcity in French
scarcity in French is manque, rareté, pénurie — scarcity means a shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
scarcity in French
manque
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
rareté
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.
pénurie
(countable) An inadequate amount of something; a shortage.
What does "scarcity" mean?
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noun A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
"The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher."
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scarcity in a sentence
- The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher.
- Economists study how scarcity affects prices.
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What is "scarcity" in French?
"scarcity" in French is manque, rareté, pénurie. scarcity means: A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
How do you use "scarcity" in a sentence?
Example: "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher." In French, "scarcity" is manque, rareté, pénurie.
Are there other ways to say "scarcity" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "scarcity": manque, rareté, pénurie.
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