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    D'argent (en. Silver)

    /daʁʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A precious metallic substance, used for making coins or objects.
    Silverware is highly coveted on the table.
    Les couverts en d'argent sont très prisés à table.
    Currency, financial resources.
    You need to save money to go on vacation.
    Il faut économiser de l'argent pour partir en vacances.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'argentum', referring to precious silver.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have money
    To be in possession of funds or financial resources.
    avoir d'argent
    to make money
    To earn money, usually from an economic activity.
    faire d'argent
    of silver and iron
    Expresses material wealth and power.
    d'argent et de fer

    Related Words

    argentique
    Related to silver, particularly in photography.
    argentique
    silvered
    Having the appearance of silver, often used to designate a color or coating.
    argenté

    Slang Meanings

    Cash
    They call him the cash guy in the neighborhood, always having money.
    On l'appelle le biffin du coin, toujours avec de l'argent.
    Dough
    I don't have any dough this month.
    Je n'ai pas de flouze ce mois-ci.
    Bucks
    He had to shell out a good amount of bucks for his new car.
    Il a dû débourser un bon pèse pour sa nouvelle voiture.