thrift in French
thrift in French is épargne, économie, parcimonie — thrift means careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
thrift in French
épargne
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
économie
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
parcimonie
(uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).
armérie
(countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
What does "thrift" mean?
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noun Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
"Years of thrift meant they could pay off the mortgage early."
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noun A store that sells secondhand goods donated by the public, often to raise money for charity.
"He found a leather jacket at the thrift for five dollars."
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noun A low, cushion-forming coastal plant with pink flowers, also called sea pink.
"Thrift grows in tufts along the cliff edge."
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thrift in a sentence
- Years of thrift meant they could pay off the mortgage early.
- Thrift was drilled into her by parents who lived through hard times.
- He found a leather jacket at the thrift for five dollars.
- Thrift grows in tufts along the cliff edge.
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What is "thrift" in French?
"thrift" in French is épargne, économie, parcimonie. thrift means: Careful, economical use of money; avoiding waste.
How do you use "thrift" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of thrift meant they could pay off the mortgage early." In French, "thrift" is épargne, économie, parcimonie.
Are there other ways to say "thrift" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "thrift": épargne, économie, parcimonie, armérie.
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