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matière première stratégique

/ma.tjɛʁ pʁɛ.mjɛʁ stʁa.te.ʒik/
phrase★Intermediate— strategic raw material
formal

A raw material that is essential for national security, economic stability, or critical industries, often subject to government regulation or control.

Les pays développent des stratégies pour sécuriser l'accès aux matières premières stratégiques.

Countries develop strategies to secure access to strategic raw materials.

💡

These materials are often critical for defense, technology, or infrastructure sectors.

Collocations

sécuriser les matières premières stratégiquesto secure strategic raw materialscontrôle des matières premières stratégiquescontrol of strategic raw materials

Synonyms

ressource stratégiquematière première critique

Antonyms

matière première non stratégique

Related Phrases

souveraineté énergétiquephrase
energy sovereignty
autonomie stratégiquephrase
strategic autonomy

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

This phrase is commonly used in economic and political discussions, not everyday conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision

Use this term specifically for materials critical to national interests, not general resources.

📖Word Origin

From 'matière première' (raw material) + 'stratégique' (strategic), combining economic and security considerations.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in discussions about supply chain security, trade policies, or geopolitical tensions.

Word Breakdown

matière première
raw material
phrase
+
stratégique
strategic
adjective
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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