Branche

See also: branche and branché

German

Etymology

18th century, from French branche.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbrãʃə/, [ˈbʁãː.ʃə], [ˈbʁaŋ.ʃə], [ˈbʁɔ̃ː.ʃə], [ˈbʁɔŋ.ʃə]
  • IPA(key): /ˈbrãʒə/ (rather common hyperforeignism)
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Noun

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  1. (economics) sector, a specific trade or industry
    Synonym: Wirtschaftszweig
    • 2010, Der Spiegel‎, number 46/2010, page 103:
      Die boomende Branche privater Sicherheitsfirmen will sich künftig an strengere Regeln in Krisenregionen halten.
      The booming sector of private security companies wants to adhere to stricter rules in crisis regions in the future.
  2. (dated) sector, domain (in other contexts)
    Synonyms: Fach, Gebiet, Zweig

Declension

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