Nabab (en. Nabab)

/na.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A nabab is an extremely wealthy individual, often associated with an extravagant lifestyle.

He spends his money like a nabab, without worrying about the consequences.

Il dépense son argent comme un nabab, sans se soucier des conséquences.

A person who is ostentatious in their wealth.

In this city, nababs stand out by their luxury cars.

Dans cette ville, les nababs se distinguent par leurs voitures de luxe.

A successful businessman who enjoys great fortune.

This oil nabab made a fortune by exploiting natural resources.

Ce nabab du pétrole a fait fortune en exploitant des ressources naturelles.

Of Persian origin, the word 'nabab' was used to denote a governor or a noble, and in French, it has become synonymous with a wealthy person.

live like a nabab

To live in a luxurious and extravagant manner.

vivre comme un nabab

be a nabab

To be an extremely wealthy person.

être un nabab

nabab of modern times

A very rich and influential person in the contemporary world.

nabab des temps modernes

wealth

State of having a lot of money or possessions.

richesse

luxury

A lavish lifestyle characterized by excess.

luxure

opulence

Great wealth, an abundance of material goods.

opulence

A man who shows off his wealth in his spending.

This man is a true nabab, he doesn’t count his pennies for the meal.

Cet homme est un vrai nabab, il ne compte pas ses sous pour le repas.

A person who often frequents luxurious places.

He loves to boast about being a nabab in the city clubs.

Il adore se vanter d'être un nabab dans les clubs de la ville.