sustainable

durable, soutenable

Qui peut durer longtemps sans abîmer la nature ni épuiser les ressources nécessaires.

En anglais simple : Able to continue for a long time without harming nature or using up necessary resources.

• We need more sustainable farming methods.
• The company uses wood from sustainable sources.
• Is this level of water use sustainable?

Synonymes : environmentally sound

Contraires : unsustainable

Expressions courantes : sustainable development, sustainable farming, sustainable energy

viable, soutenable

Qui peut continuer ou être maintenu dans la durée.

En anglais simple : Able to be kept going or maintained over time.

• This pace of work is sustainable.
• We need a sustainable source of income.
• Their current spending is hardly sustainable.

Synonymes : maintainable, viable

Contraires : unsustainable

Expressions courantes : sustainable growth, sustainable pace, sustainable business