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matière première stratégique
/ma.tjɛʁ pʁɛ.mjɛʁ stʁa.te.ʒik/
strategic raw material
Le lithium est une matière première stratégique pour les batteries électriques.
Lithium is a strategic raw material for electric batteries.
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
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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
phrasestratégique
strategic
adjectiveDictionnaire Français-Anglais