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    Prodigalité (en. Prodigality)

    [pʁɔ.di.ɡa.li.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Behavior characterized by excessive spending.
    His prodigality cost him all his fortune.
    Sa prodigalité lui a valu de perdre toute sa fortune.
    Excessive generosity, often to one's own detriment.
    He shows prodigality by giving lavish gifts to his friends.
    Il fait preuve de prodigalité en offrant des cadeaux somptueux à ses amis.
    Considerable spending generally regarded as irresponsible.
    This month's prodigality is worrying in relation to his budget.
    La prodigalité de ce mois-ci est inquiétante par rapport à son budget.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prodigalitas', which means 'excessive spending'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in prodigality
    Living in excessive luxury.
    vivre dans la prodigalité
    to show prodigality
    Showing a tendency to spend a lot.
    faire preuve de prodigalité

    Related Words

    prodigious
    Extraordinary, remarkable.
    prodigieux
    spender
    A person who spends a lot of money without concern.
    dépensier
    waste
    The action of spending or using without necessity.
    gaspillage

    Slang Meanings

    Big spender
    This guy is a real big spender; he can't help but spend.
    Ce type est un vrai gros spend, il ne peut pas s'empêcher de dépenser.
    Paying in grand style
    His way of celebrating his birthday was to pay in grand style; it was truly prodigal.
    Sa manière de fêter son anniversaire était de payer en grande pompe, c'était vraiment prodigal.