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entreprise familiale
/ɑ̃.tʁə.pʁiz fa.mi.ljal/
family business
Mon grand-père a fondé une entreprise familiale il y a cinquante ans.
My grandfather founded a family business fifty years ago.
Business
formal
A business owned and operated by members of the same family, often passed down through generations.
Cette entreprise familiale produit du vin depuis 1850.
This family business has been producing wine since 1850.
Family businesses are common in sectors like agriculture, retail, and manufacturing. They often prioritize long-term stability over rapid growth.
Collocations
diriger une entreprise familialeto run a family businesstransmission d'une entreprise familialefamily business successionvaleurs d'une entreprise familialefamily business values
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Cultural Context
Family businesses are highly valued in French culture for their stability and long-term commitment to employees and communities. They are often associated with craftsmanship and tradition.
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Key Characteristics
Family businesses typically prioritize continuity, reinvest profits locally, and maintain strong community ties. They may face challenges in succession planning and professionalization.
Word Origin
The term combines 'entreprise' (business, from Latin 'interprehendere' meaning 'to undertake') and 'familiale' (family-related, from Latin 'familia'). The concept dates back to pre-industrial economies where businesses were often inherited within families.
Usage Notes
In French, 'entreprise familiale' emphasizes the familial ownership and management, distinguishing it from larger corporations or publicly traded companies. The term is widely used in business and economic discussions.
Word Breakdown
entreprise
business or company
nounfamiliale
family-related
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