Abondance (en. Abundance)

/a.bɔ.dɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of a large quantity or profusion.
The abundance of crops this year is remarkable.
L'abondance des récoltes cette année est remarquable.
Wealth or profusion of resources.
This region is known for its abundance of natural resources.
Cette région est connue pour son abondance de ressources naturelles.
Surplus of something.
There is an abundance of choices at the event.
Il y a une abondance de choix lors de l'événement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'abundantia', which means 'prosperity, wealth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in abundance
In a large quantity.
en abondance
abundance of goods
Prosperity or material wealth.
abondance de biens
live in abundance
To have an easy and rich life.
vivre dans l'abondance

Related Words

to abound
To have a large quantity.
abonder
plentitude
State of being filled to capacity.
plentitude
prosperity
State of being prosperous, growing.
prospérité
wealth
Possession of great value or resources.
richesse

Slang Meanings

An excess of something.
There's an abundance of pizza at the party!
Il y a de l'abondance de pizza à la fête !
A situation where there are too many choices.
It's abundance at the buffet, I don't know what to choose.
C'est l'abondance au buffet, je ne sais pas quoi choisir.