Also means
economical, cheap
Usage Note
économique covers two distinct senses: relating to the economy (crise économique, 'economic crisis') and meaning cost-effective or cheap (la classe économique is economy class on a plane). The noun économie gives both senses as well. Learners often need context to distinguish which meaning is intended.
Examples
"La situation économique reste difficile."
Natural Translation
The economic situation remains difficult.
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