Enrichir (en. Enrich)

ɑ̃.ʁi.ʃiʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To increase the wealth or value of something.
The first step to enrich one's knowledge is to read more.
La première étape pour enrichir ses connaissances est de lire davantage.
To provide elements that improve or complement something.
She sought to enrich her resume with diverse experiences.
Elle a cherché à enrichir son curriculum vitae avec des expériences variées.
To increase the fertility of soil.
Farmers enrich the soil with natural fertilizers.
Les agriculteurs enrichissent le sol avec des engrais naturels.

Etymology

From Latin 'inrichire', meaning 'to make rich'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to enrich one's knowledge
To increase one's knowledge and personal culture.
enrichir ses connaissances
to enrich a debate
To bring in additional elements to make the debate more interesting.
enrichir un débat
to get rich quickly
To accumulate wealth in a short amount of time.
s'enrichir rapidement

Related Words

wealth
The state of being wealthy, possessing a large amount of goods or resources.
richesse
enrichment
The act of enriching or the process by which it occurs.
enrichissement
rich
One who possesses a lot of goods or resources.
riche

Slang Meanings

To become rich quickly through unconventional means.
He wants to get rich the hard way, without thinking about the consequences.
Il veut s'enrichir à la dure, sans réfléchir aux conséquences.
To have a lot of money.
He's in the game, he knows how to get rich.
Il est dans le game, il sait comment s'enrichir.