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    D’argent (en. Silver)

    /daʁʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Currency used in economic transactions.
    He earned a lot of money from his new job.
    Il a gagné beaucoup d'argent grâce à son nouveau travail.
    Accumulation of wealth or resources.
    She saved money to buy a house.
    Elle a économisé de l'argent pour acheter une maison.
    Financial value associated with an item.
    This item has a great monetary value.
    Cet objet a une grande valeur d'argent.

    Etymology

    The term 'argent' comes from the Latin 'argentum', which means both precious metal and currency.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Money does not bring happiness.
    This expression means that wealth does not guarantee happiness.
    l'argent ne fait pas le bonheur
    To have money to spare.
    It means having a lot of money.
    avoir de l'argent à revendre
    All roads lead to money.
    This implies that, generally, actions are motivated by financial gain.
    toutes les routes mènent à l'argent

    Related Words

    silver-plated
    Of silver color or shiny.
    argenté
    analog
    Refers to devices and techniques using film photography.
    argentique
    silverware
    A collection of dishes or items made of silver.
    argenterie

    Slang Meanings

    Dough
    I need to earn some dough to go on vacation.
    Il faut que je gagne un peu de blé pour partir en vacances.
    Cash
    He has plenty of cash.
    Il a du fric à foison.
    Bucks
    I need bucks to pay my bills.
    J'ai besoin de thune pour payer mes factures.
    Bread
    He has a lot of bread, but he is very stingy.
    Il a beaucoup de pognon, mais il est très avare.
    Cheddar
    He put all his cheddar into this deal.
    Il a mis tous ses cailloux dans cette affaire.