Fortune (en. Fortune)

/fɔʁ.tyn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Accumulated wealth or inheritance.

He inherited a large fortune from his grandfather.

Il a hérité d'une grande fortune de son grand-père.

Luck or happy fate.

His fortune changed after he won the lottery.

Sa fortune a changé après avoir gagné à la loterie.

The destiny or fate of a person.

The fortune of this family has evolved over generations.

La fortune de cette famille a évolué au fil des générations.

From the Latin 'fortuna', meaning fate or luck.

to make a fortune

To become rich.

faire fortune

seawater fortune

Wealth related to a shipwreck or a maritime adventure.

fortune de mer

to spread wealth

To bring wealth or prosperity.

répandre la fortune

wealthy

A synonym for rich or lucky.

fortuné

Cash

He has a lot of cash thanks to his fortune.

Il a beaucoup de fric grâce à sa fortune.

Savings

He has set aside a good savings for his old age.

Il a mis de côté un bon pécule pour ses vieux jours.