infrastructure
/ɛ̃.fʁa.stʁyk.tyʁ/The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or organization, such as transportation, communication, water, and power supplies.
Les infrastructures modernes sont essentielles pour le développement économique.
Modern infrastructure is essential for economic development.
Often used in discussions about public policy, urban planning, and economic growth.
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In French, 'infrastructure' is often used in formal contexts, particularly in government and engineering discussions.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'infrastructura', from 'infra-' (below) + 'structura' (structure). Coined in the 1920s in French, later adopted in English.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'infrastructure' is often used in formal contexts, particularly in government and engineering discussions. It can refer to both physical (roads, bridges) and organizational (systems, networks) structures.