French Word · Advanced
Pénurie
Shortage / Scarcity
Pronunciation: peh-nyu-REE
Meaning
A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts.
Example
Il y a une pénurie d'eau dans certaines régions.
There is a water shortage in certain regions.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Pénurie out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French word.