industry

• Nom désignant l'activité économique liée à la transformation des matières premières et à la fabrication de biens dans les usines, ou un secteur particulier de l'activité économique ou commerciale.

A noun referring to economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories, or a particular branch of economic or commercial activity.

1. Economic sectorB1formal

   A branch of economic activity that produces goods or provides services.

   secteur économique

   • The automotive industry is a major employer in this region.
   • She works in the fashion industry.
   • The tech industry has grown rapidly over the last decade.

   Synonymesbranchfieldlinesectortrade

2. Hard workB2formal

   Steady and diligent effort in one's work or activities.

   application assidue

   • His success is due to his industry and dedication.
   • The project was completed on time thanks to the team's industry.
   • She showed great industry in her studies.

   Synonymesapplicationassiduitydiligenceeffortindustriousnesslaborperseverancesedulousnesstoil

   Antonymesidlenessinactivityindolencelazinessslothsluggishness