Il y a une grave pénurie de personnel infirmier dans de nombreux hôpitaux locaux.
English: There is a serious shortage of nurses in many local hospitals.
pénurie /penyʁˈi/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "shortage".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- shortage
- Translation
- pénurie
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | pénurie |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | pénuries |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la pénurie
- Examples
- C'est la pénurie.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Le sud du pays a été touché par une pénurie d'eau.
English: A water shortage has affected the southern part of the country.
Si la pénurie continue, les prix augmenteront probablement fortement.
English: If the shortage continues, prices will probably rise sharply.
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