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inflation
/ɛ̃.fla.sjɔ̃/
a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
L'inflation a atteint 5% cette année.
Inflation has reached 5% this year.
Finance
formal
A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.
La banque centrale lutte contre l'inflation en augmentant les taux d'intérêt.
The central bank fights inflation by raising interest rates.
Inflation is typically measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
general
A rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
L'inflation a un impact sur le pouvoir d'achat des ménages.
Inflation affects households' purchasing power.
Collocations
taux d'inflationinflation ratecontrôler l'inflationto control inflationinflation galopanterunaway inflation
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Economic Context
Inflation is often discussed in the context of monetary policy and economic stability.
Gold Rule
Measurement
Inflation is typically measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in most countries.
Word Origin
From Latin 'inflatio' (swelling, puffing up), from 'inflare' (to blow into).
Usage Notes
In French, 'inflation' is used similarly to English, referring to the economic phenomenon of rising prices. It is a formal term used in financial and economic contexts.
Word Breakdown
in-
into
prefix-flation
swelling, expansion
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