soustraitions
The word 'sous-traitions' is divided into three syllables: sous-trai-tions. It consists of the prefix 'sous-', the root 'trai-', and the suffix '-tions'. The stress falls on the final syllable 'tions'. It's a feminine plural noun meaning 'subcontracting'.
Definitions
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Subcontracting, outsourcing, or the actions/results of subcontracting.
Subcontracting, outsourcing
“Les sous-traitions sont de plus en plus courantes.”
“L'entreprise a recours aux sous-traitions pour réduire ses coûts.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the final syllable, 'tions'.
Syllables
sous — Open syllable, vowel-final, unstressed.. trai — Open syllable, vowel-final, unstressed.. tions — Closed syllable, nasal vowel, stressed.
Word Parts
sous
Latin *sub-* meaning 'under, below'. Indicates a position or action below or related to something else.
trai
From *traiter* (Latin *tractare*) meaning 'to treat, to handle'. Core meaning related to processing or dealing with something.
tions
French suffix derived from Latin *-tionem*. Forms a noun from a verb, indicating an action or result.
Similar Words
Open Syllables
French favors open syllables (ending in a vowel), as seen in 'sous' and 'trai'.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create open syllables where possible, but certain clusters like /sj/ are allowed.
Final Syllable
The final syllable often contains the suffix and receives stress.
- The hyphenated structure maintains the orthographic representation.
- Liaison can affect the pronunciation of the 's' in 'sous' in connected speech.
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