L'économie

income (n.) — revenu. Families with a low income receive help with rent. revenue (n.) — recettes (d'un État, d'une entreprise). Tourism is the main source of revenue for the island.

decline (n.) — baisse, déclin. The decline in birth rates worries many governments. Le verbe decline veut dire « baisser », mais aussi « refuser poliment ». shortage (n.) — pénurie, manque. A shortage of nurses has forced some hospitals to close beds.

unemployment (n.) — chômage. Unemployment fell for the third year in a row.

La société

inequality (n.) — inégalité. The report shows that inequality between regions is growing. welfare (n.) — aide sociale ; bien-être. The government plans to change the welfare system. Aussi « bien-être » : animal welfare.