one percent

• Désigne les personnes les plus riches ou privilégiées de la société, souvent employé dans un contexte politique ou économique pour souligner les inégalités. Peut aussi faire référence à une très petite minorité ou à un groupe élitiste.

Refers to the wealthiest or most privileged segment of society, often used in political or economic contexts to highlight inequality. Can also refer to a very small minority or elite group.

1. The wealthiest social classB2informal

   Refers to the richest 1% of the population, often associated with extreme wealth and privilege.

   le un pour cent

   • The one percent controls a disproportionate share of global wealth.
   • Policies are often criticized for favoring the one percent.
   • The Occupy movement protested against the influence of the one percent.

2. A very small fractionA2formal

   Literally one hundredth of something; a tiny amount.

   un pour cent

   • Only one percent of applicants were accepted into the program.
   • The difference in performance was less than one percent.
   • He owns just one percent of the company's shares.