shortage in French
shortage in French is pénurie, défaut, insuffisance — shortage means a situation where there is not enough of something needed.
shortage in French
pénurie
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
défaut
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
insuffisance
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
déficit
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
rareté
A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.
What does "shortage" mean?
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noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
"The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage."
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shortage in a sentence
- The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage.
- A shortage of chips slowed down car production worldwide.
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What is "shortage" in French?
"shortage" in French is pénurie, défaut, insuffisance. shortage means: A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
How do you use "shortage" in a sentence?
Example: "The hospital is dealing with a severe staff shortage." In French, "shortage" is pénurie, défaut, insuffisance.
Are there other ways to say "shortage" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "shortage": pénurie, défaut, insuffisance, déficit, rareté.
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