Biens (en. Goods)

bjɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

All the material goods owned by a person.

He inherited several goods from his family.

Il a hérité de plusieurs biens de sa famille.

Everything considered to have economic value.

Real estate can be very profitable.

Les biens immobiliers peuvent être très rentables.

Products or services offered in the market.

Consumer goods are essential for the economy.

Les biens de consommation sont essentiels pour l'économie.

From Latin 'bene', which means 'well' or 'good'.

to do good

To act in a beneficial or useful manner.

faire du bien

valued goods

Assessment of goods in a legal or economic context.

biens jugés

better than good

Said when something is particularly positive.

mieux que bien

well-being

General health status and personal satisfaction.

bien-être

benefit

Advantage or gain resulting from an action.

benefice

volunteering

Action of giving one's time or goods without compensation.

bénévolat

Anything that is pleasant or enjoyable.

That party was really good!

Cette soirée était vraiment des biens !

Money or wealth.

He has wealth, he never worries about money.

Il a du biens, il ne s'inquiète jamais de l'argent.