Argent (en. Money)
/aʁʒã/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Currency used for transactions.
He doesn't have enough money to buy a car.
Il n'a pas assez d'argent pour acheter une voiture.
Precious metal of white color, also used to make coins.
Silver jewelry is very popular.
Les bijoux en argent sont très populaires.
Financial resources or wealth.
She invested her money in real estate.
Elle a investi son argent dans l'immobilier.
Etymology
From the Latin 'argentum', which means 'silver' or 'silver metal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have money to spend
Having enough money to make purchases.
avoir de l'argent à dépenser
to run out of money
Not having enough money.
manquer d'argent
to earn money
Receiving payment for work.
gagner de l'argent
Related Words
silvery
One who has the color or appearance of silver.
argenté
treasurer
One who keeps or handles money.
argentier
Slang Meanings
Bucks
He made a lot of bucks with his new job.
Il a gagné beaucoup de pognon avec son nouveau boulot.
Cash
Everyone is looking to make cash.
Tout le monde cherche à gagner du fric.
Dough
He is rich; he has dough.
Il est riche, il a du dosh.
Bread
He needs a little bread for his projects.
Il a besoin d'un peu de bleu pour ses projets.
Moolah
I don't have any moolah right now.
Je n'ai pas de thune en ce moment.