die Branche

Plural: die Branchen
Noun #552 Noun
1.

the industry, the field

(False friend to "branch". It means "industry" in the sense of "field of the market". IT, marketing, defense, health - all those are "Branchen" in German. We (try to) pronounce it the French way, btw.)
Examples
  • Sie ist Expertin in der Branche für erneuerbare Energien.
  • She is an expert in the renewable energy industry.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Branche' have?

Branche has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the industry, the field.

What is the gender of 'Branche'?

die

What is the plural of 'Branche'?

die Branchen

What is 'Branche' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'Branche'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.