Enrichi (en. Enriched)
/ɑ̃ʁiʃi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been made richer by the addition of resources or elements.
Enriched soil promotes plant growth.
Un sol enrichi favorise la croissance des plantes.
Refers to a people or culture that has acquired various and beneficial elements.
A society enriched by its cultural exchanges becomes more tolerant.
Une société enrichie par ses échanges culturels devient plus tolérante.
Also designates a person who has acquired great wealth.
He is among the people enriched by his investments.
Il fait partie des personnes enrichies grâce à ses investissements.
Etymology
From the verb 'enrichir', composed of 'en-' and 'richir', possibly influenced by the Latin 'riches'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
enriched cereals
Cereals to which vitamins and minerals have been added.
céréales enrichies
enriched soil
Soil to which nutrients have been added to improve cultivation.
sol enrichi
enriched program
A program that includes additional content to make it more comprehensive.
programme enrichi
Related Words
wealth
Abundance of resources, material or immaterial wealth.
richesse
strengthen
To make stronger or more effective.
renforcer
enrichment
Process of improving quality or quantity.
enrichissement
Slang Meanings
To become rich quickly.
He made the right choice and became rich overnight.
Il a fait le bon choix et s'est enrichi du jour au lendemain.
To take advantage of a situation to make money.
This plan helped him to enrich himself secretly.
Ce plan l'a aidé à s'enrichir sous le manteau.