Matérielles (en. Material)
/ma.te.ʁjɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to matter, to physical goods.
Material resources are essential for the development of a project.
Les ressources matérielles sont essentielles pour le développement d'un projet.
Concerning the tangible and material aspects of an issue.
She is very attached to her material needs.
Elle est très attachée à ses besoins matériels.
Related to wealth and the possession of goods.
He prioritizes material values at the expense of spiritual values.
Il privilégie les valeurs matérielles au détriment des valeurs spirituelles.
Etymology
From the Latin 'materialis', meaning 'relating to matter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
material goods
The physical possessions of a person or entity.
biens matériels
material needs
The necessities related to material goods for living.
besoins matériels
material values
The beliefs and priorities related to wealth and possessions.
valeurs matérielles
Related Words
matter
Substance that objects are made of.
matière
resources
Goods and services available to meet needs.
ressources
Slang Meanings
Having excessive attachments to possessions.
He is so materialistic that he only thinks about what he owns.
Il est tellement matérielles qu'il ne pense qu'à ce qu'il possède.
Focusing on the accumulation of goods.
She is in a materialistic state, constantly seeking the latest fashion.
Elle est dans un état matérielles, cherchant constamment la dernière mode.