consumption

• Nom désignant l'action d'utiliser une ressource, comme la nourriture, l'énergie ou des biens, ou la quantité consommée.

A noun referring to the act of using up a resource, such as food, energy, or goods, or the amount consumed.

indénombrable

1. Act of eating or drinkingB1formal

   The act of eating, drinking, or ingesting something.

   consommation alimentaire

   • The doctor advised reducing sugar consumption.
   • Water consumption increases during hot weather.
   • Excessive alcohol consumption can harm your health.

   Synonymesdevouringdrinkingeatingfeedingingestionintake

2. Using resourcesB1formal

   The act of using up a resource, such as energy, fuel, or materials.

   Consommation de ressources

   • The car's fuel consumption is very efficient.
   • Energy consumption in the building has decreased by 20%.
   • The factory reduced its consumption of raw materials.

   Synonymesdepletiondrainingexhaustionexpenditureusageuseutilization

   Antonymesconservationgenerationpreservationproduction

3. Economic termB2formalbusiness

   The purchase and use of goods and services by consumers.

   Consommation (économie)

   • Consumer spending drives economic consumption.
   • The report analyzed household consumption patterns.
   • Rising consumption indicates a growing economy.

   Synonymesbuyingexpenditurepurchasingspending