How is the word pénurie translated from French to English

English translation
Shortage
noun

Situation où il n'y a pas assez de quelque chose de nécessaire

A situation where there is not enough of something needed

Examples with “pénurie”

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  • Il y a eu une pénurie de nourriture pendant la tempête. — There was a shortage of food during the storm.

  • Sommes-nous confrontés à une pénurie de fournitures au travail ? — Are we facing a shortage of supplies at work?

  • L'équipe a constaté une pénurie dans son budget ce trimestre. — The team noticed a shortage in their budget this quarter.

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