Translations for self-sufficiency in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

self-sufficiency N (all contexts)

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self-sufficiency

autosuffisance f

Translations for self-sufficiency in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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autosuffisance [otosyfizɑ̃s] N f

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autosuffisance

self-sufficiency

autosubsistance [otosybzistɑ̃s] N f

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autosubsistance

self-sufficiency

Translations for self-sufficiency in the English»French Dictionary

self-sufficiency N no pl

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1. self-sufficiency (autarky):

self-sufficiency

autosuffisance f

2. self-sufficiency (feeling of pride):

self-sufficiency

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Participants learn such skills as self-sufficiency, trapping wild animals, fire lighting, building emergency shelters and unarmed combat. en.wikipedia.org

However, some feared this trend would threaten sustained self-sufficiency in food, another key goal of the government. en.wikipedia.org

These changes further centered the gameplay on self-sufficiency. en.wikipedia.org

As a practical method of farming, biodynamics embodies the ideal of ever-increasing ecological self-sufficiency just as with modern agro-ecology, but includes ethical-spiritual considerations. en.wikipedia.org

The government planned to increase production to attain self-sufficiency in grains by 1990. en.wikipedia.org

Its efforts are aimed at helping individuals and families move from poverty to self-sufficiency. en.wikipedia.org

Generally, a smallholding offers its owner a means of achieving self-sufficiency for his family's needs. en.wikipedia.org

In regard to self-sufficiency, the kingdom produced a limited surplus, sufficient to export some quantities of food. en.wikipedia.org

This could be considered as a lesson on environmentalism and self-sufficiency. en.wikipedia.org

The key issue of support typically comes down to productivity and self-sufficiency, two values that are central to our society's definition of self-worth. en.wikipedia.org

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