frugalité

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/fʁy.ɡa.li.te/
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Choosing to live or eat with little excess.

Examples

  • La frugalité du repas contrastait avec le luxe de la salle.
    The simplicity of the meal contrasted with the luxury of the room.
  • La frugalité de cette cuisine met en valeur des produits locaux.
    The simplicity of this cooking highlights local ingredients.
  • Il préfère la frugalité à la consommation excessive.
    He prefers frugality to excessive consumption.
  • Elle vit avec frugalité sans se priver de l'essentiel.
    She lives frugally without giving up essentials.
  • Leur frugalité leur permet de dépenser moins.
    Their frugality lets them spend less.

Similar words

simplicité
sobriété
tempérance

Meanings

Moderation in living

noun
lifestyle
neutral
A habit of using or consuming only what is needed, especially in food and daily life.

Examples

  • Elle vit avec frugalité sans se priver de l'essentiel.
    She lives frugally without giving up essentials.
  • La frugalité du repas contrastait avec le luxe de la salle.
    The simplicity of the meal contrasted with the luxury of the room.
  • Leur frugalité leur permet de dépenser moins.
    Their frugality lets them spend less.
  • Il préfère la frugalité à la consommation excessive.
    He prefers frugality to excessive consumption.
  • La frugalité de cette cuisine met en valeur des produits locaux.
    The simplicity of this cooking highlights local ingredients.

Similar words

Etymology

From Latin frugalitas, which came to mean moderation and sobriety.

FAQ

What does frugalité mean?

Moderation in eating or using resources.

Is frugalité feminine?

Yes: la frugalité.

Can it describe a meal?

Yes, a simple meal with little excess.

Does it always mean poverty?

No, it can be a deliberate choice.

What adjective corresponds to frugalité?

Frugal, feminine frugale.

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