à l'échelle locale

/a leʃɛl lɔkal/
on a local scale

Les décisions sont prises à l'échelle locale.

Decisions are made on a local scale.


formal

Relating to or affecting a specific local area or community rather than a larger region or country.

Les politiques environnementales doivent être adaptées à l'échelle locale.

Environmental policies must be adapted to the local scale.

This phrase emphasizes the importance of considering local conditions, needs, or contexts in decision-making or implementation.

Related Phrases

au niveau localphrase
at the local level
dans le cadre localphrase
within the local framework

Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use this phrase when discussing policies, initiatives, or actions that are specific to a particular locality or community.

Gold Rule

Precision

This phrase is more precise than simply saying 'local' as it explicitly refers to the scale or level of action.

Word Origin

Derived from the preposition 'à' (to/at), the noun 'échelle' (scale), and the adjective 'locale' (local).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in administrative, political, and environmental contexts to highlight the importance of local-level actions or considerations.

Word Breakdown

à
to/at
preposition
+
échelle
scale
noun
+
locale
local
adjective
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais