Millionnaire (en. Millionaire)

/mi.ljɔ.nɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person whose fortune exceeds one million monetary units.
The millionaire invested in several innovative startups.
Le millionnaire a investi dans plusieurs startups innovantes.
A person who has accumulated great wealth, often for social display.
She dreams of becoming a millionaire and living in a villa by the sea.
Elle rêve de devenir millionnaire et de vivre dans une villa au bord de la mer.
Usually used to refer to someone very rich.
In his village, he is known as the millionaire who prevents others from challenging him.
Dans son village, il est connu comme le millionnaire qui empêche les autres de le défier.

Etymology

The term comes from 'million', which means one million units, added to the suffix '-aire' meaning 'related to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become a millionaire
Accessing great wealth.
devenir millionnaire
millionaire at the age of
Achieving millionaire status at a certain age.
millionnaire à l'âge de
successful millionaire
A millionaire recognized for his professional achievements.
millionnaire à succès

Related Words

wealth
State of having a significant amount of assets or resources.
richesse
billionaire
A person who possesses a billion or more.
billionnaire
capital
The financial resources of a person or a company.
capital

Slang Meanings

Mr. Money
Look at that guy, he acts better than Mr. Money.
Regarde ce mec, il se la joue mieux que Monsieur Argent.
Rich old man
That rich old man has a collection of luxury cars.
Ce pépé richard a une collection de voitures de luxe.