The Gig Economy
The Gig Economy
5 Economy terms
Here are some words I encountered while reading "The Gig Economy", by Sarah Kessler
- endearing
- adjective
- Inspiring affection.
- Example: An endearing little cat.
- en: Attachant
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- Gig Economy
- noun
- Economic activity that involves the use of temporary or freelance workers to perform jobs typically in the service sector.
- Example: Working in the gig economy means constantly being subjected to last-minute scheduling.
- en: "L'économie des petits boulots"
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- millenials
- noun
- A person reaching young adulthood in the early 21st century.
- Example: The industry brims with theories on what makes millennials tick.
- en: La génération Y
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- momentum
- noun
- Strengh or force gained by motion or by series of events.
- Example: The vehicle gained momentum as the road dipped.
- en: Vitesse, élan
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- pedicab
- noun
- A small pedal-operated vehicle, serving as a taxi in some countries.
- Example: The last time I saw him, he was riding a pedicab.
- en: cyclo-pousse/ pousse-pousse
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