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austerity

/ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti/

/ɑːˈstɛr.ə.ti/

Translations

austeritynoun

austerities

austéritéÉconomie ou politique de réduction des dépenses publiques.

The government implemented austerity measures to tackle the national debt.

Le gouvernement a mis en place des mesures d’austérité pour réduire la dette nationale.

austéritéAu sens de simplicité, de sobriété, d’absence de luxe.

The austerity of the monk's living quarters reflected his vow of poverty.

L’austérité des cellules du moine reflétait son vœu de pauvreté.

Additional translations

rigueurAu sens de sévérité, de stricte discipline ou de sobriété.

Synonyms

Antonyms

austerityadjective

more austerity

Comp.

most austerity

Super.

/ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti/

/ɑːˈstɛr.ə.ti/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'austerity measures') to denote connection with policies or style characterized by austerity.

d’austéritéS’emploie surtout avec les politiques, budgets et mesures économiques.

The austerity budget imposed strict limits on public spending.

Le budget d’austérité a imposé des limites strictes aux dépenses publiques.

Additional translations

austèrePossible pour décrire un style, un aspect ou une ambiance marqués par la sobriété.

Definitions

austeritynoun

A situation in which there is a reduction in the availability of money, often involving government measures to reduce public expenditure.

The government implemented austerity measures to tackle the national debt.

The quality of being severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

The austerity of the principal's demeanor intimidated the students.

A simple and plain quality or style, often associated with a lack of luxury or comfort.

The austerity of the monk's living quarters reflected his vow of poverty.

austerityadjective

Relating to or characteristic of policies, conditions, or styles marked by austerity.

The austerity budget imposed strict limits on public spending.