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importation

UK
/ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmpɔrˈteɪʃən/

Translations

importationnoun
importations
pl
UK
/ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmpɔrˈteɪʃən/
The importation of luxury cars has increased significantly over the past year.
L'importation de voitures de luxe a fortement augmenté au cours de l'année écoulée.
Additional translations
importationPar extension, introduction de pratiques ou d'idées venues de l'étranger.
importationPar métonymie, marchandise importée ; emploi moins courant.
Synonyms
import
bringing in
introduction
entry
shipment
importationadjective
UK
/ˌɪmpɔːˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪmpɔrˈteɪʃən/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "importation tariffs").
d'importationEmploi adjectival, surtout dans la langue administrative et commerciale.
Stricter importation rules were introduced to curb smuggling.
Des règles d'importation plus strictes ont été introduites pour lutter contre la contrebande.

Definitions

importationnoun
The act or process of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.
The importation of luxury cars has increased significantly over the past year.
The introduction of new ideas, customs, or practices from another place or culture.
The importation of Western fashion trends has influenced local clothing styles.
An item or product that has been imported.
The boutique's latest importation from Paris sold out in a week.
importationadjective
Relating to or connected with the act of importing.
Stricter importation rules were introduced to curb smuggling.
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