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conspicuous consumption

/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/

Traduction: Acquisition et usage de biens ou de services avant tout pour afficher sa richesse, son statut ou son prestige social, plutôt que par nécessité pratique.

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/kənˈspɪkjuəs kənˈsʌmpʃən/C1formalbusiness
  • frAcquisition et usage de biens ou de services avant tout pour afficher sa richesse, son statut ou son prestige social, plutôt que par nécessité pratique.

The act of purchasing and using goods or services primarily to display wealth, status, or social prestige rather than for practical need.

  1. Lavish spending for statusC1formal

    The act of buying and using expensive goods or services to display wealth and social status rather than for practical need.

    frconsommation ostentatoire

    • Buying a luxury sports car is often an example of conspicuous consumption.
    • The billionaire's yacht was a clear display of conspicuous consumption.
    • Critics argue that conspicuous consumption worsens economic inequality.