economical

• Décrit quelque chose qui est efficace dans l'utilisation des ressources, en particulier l'argent ou le carburant.

Describes something that is efficient in terms of resource use, especially money or fuel.

1. Saving money or resourcesB2formal

   Using money, time, or resources carefully and without waste.

   Économe en ressources

   • Buying in bulk is more economical than buying small packages.
   • This car is very economical on fuel.
   • She is an economical shopper who always looks for discounts.

   Synonymescarefulcost-effectiveefficientfrugalprudentsparingthrifty

   Antonymesextravagantlavishprofligatespendthriftwasteful

2. Efficient or thriftyB2formal

   Providing good value for the money spent; not wasteful.

   Économe, qui ne gaspille pas

   • The new heating system is more economical than the old one.
   • An economical solution to the problem was found.
   • He gave an economical speech that covered all key points.

   Synonymesbudgetcarefulcost-effectiveefficientfrugalprovidentprudentsavingsparingthrifty

   Antonymesextravagantlavishprofligatespendthriftwasteful