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La Pénurie (Shortage, Scarcity)

La Pénurie (Shortage, Scarcity)

Level B1 (Intermediate)

Today’s French word of the day is la pénurie (B1), meaning shortage, scarcity, lack, shortfall and dearth.

la pénurie – IPA pronunciation /pe.ny.ʀi/

French Word of the Day “la pénurie” shortage, scarcity lack, shortfall, dearth

Word origin

The Modern French word la pénurie comes from penuria in Latin, meaning want, need and scarcity.

La pénurie example sentences

La sécheresse dans le sud-ouest des États-Unis a entraîné une pénurie d’eau.

The drought in the south-west of the United States lead to a water shortage.


La pénurie de maisons abordables devient un vrai problème en Europe et aux États-Unis.

The lack of affordable homes is becoming a real problem in Europe and in the United States.


Continue learning French!

Both of today’s example sentences used the word les États-Unis, meaning the United States. Many students have a hard time with the pronunciation of this word, which we covered in this lesson.

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David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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