downturn

• Nom désignant une période de ralentissement ou de détérioration de l'activité économique ou des affaires, souvent marquée par une baisse des dépenses, de la production et de l'emploi.

A noun referring to a decline or worsening in business or economic activity, often characterized by reduced spending, production, and employment.

1. Economic declineB2formal

   A period of reduced economic activity, often characterized by falling prices, lower production, and increased unemployment.

   Ralentissement économique

   • The country experienced a severe economic downturn last year.
   • Many businesses closed during the recent downturn.
   • The downturn in the housing market affected many homeowners.

   Synonymescontractiondeclinedepressionrecessionslowdownslumptrough

   Antonymesboomexpansiongrowthrecoveryupturn