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economical [Brit iːkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l, ɛkəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l, Am ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk(ə)l, ˌikəˈnɑmɪk(ə)l] ADJ

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1. economical car, machine, method:

economical

to be economical to run

être économique à utiliser

to be economical on petrol

consommer peu d'essence

2. economical person:

economical

3. economical fig style, writer:

economical

to be economical with words

s'exprimer avec concision

to be economical with the truth iron

ne pas dire toute la vérité

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économique

economical

être ménager de temps, argent

to be economical with

la formule train-bateau n'est pas économique

the boat-train option isn't economical

le grand paquet est plus avantageux

the large packet is more economical

enseigner aux acteurs une économie de geste

to teach actors to be economical in their movements

Translations for economical in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

economical [ˌi:kəˈnɒmɪkl, Am -ˈnɑ:mɪ-] ADJ

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economical

economical pej

it's not economical

ce n'est pas économique

to be economical with the truth iron hum

ne pas dire toute la vérité

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économique

economical

contraindre qn à l'économie/à l'action

to force sb to be economical/to act

se contraindre à l'économie/à l'action

to force oneself to be economical/to act

la voiture la plus économique qui soit

the most economical car around

it's not economical

ce n'est pas économique

to be economical with the truth iron hum

ne pas dire toute la vérité

to force sb to be economical/to act

contraindre qn à l'économie/à l'action

to force oneself to be economical/to act

se contraindre à l'économie/à l'action

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The fourth strategic miscalculation made by the retreating nationalist government was financial and economical. en.wikipedia.org

In isolated rural areas, electricity grid extensions are often not economical. en.wikipedia.org

Water was no longer an economical source of power and many mills were abandoned. en.wikipedia.org

As a result the design team may, in the future, draw concepts of luxury and economical ideas able to house ten passengers. en.wikipedia.org

Initially there were three major categories of secret information: military, economical and other. en.wikipedia.org

The performance of the third programme was undeniable that led the economical disaster in the country. en.wikipedia.org

Installing a dedicated circuit for a 3270 was often not practical, economical, or timely. en.wikipedia.org

Thus, if the vehicle is damaged beyond economical repair at this point, the owner will still owe potentially thousands of dollars on the loan. en.wikipedia.org

In addition, several other components were overhauled in order to make the engines more economical. en.wikipedia.org

The scope of its activities include the technical and economical aspects of the electrical grid, as well as the environmental and regulatory aspects. en.wikipedia.org

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