Prosper (en. To prosper)
/pʁɔs.peʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To experience economic or personal success.
The company prospered thanks to its new strategies.
L'entreprise a prospéré grâce à ses nouvelles stratégies.
To develop and grow favorably.
The gardens prosper under the sun and rain.
Les jardins prospèrent sous le soleil et la pluie.
To live in abundance and well-being.
After years of hard work, he was finally prospering.
Après des années de travail acharné, il prospérait enfin.
Etymology
From the Latin 'prosperare' meaning 'to make prosperous'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prosper in life
To succeed in various aspects of existence.
prosper dans la vie
make prosper
To contribute to the success of something.
faire prospérer
prosper like never before
To experience unparalleled success.
prosperer comme jamais
Related Words
prosperity
The state of what is prosperous.
prospérité
prosperous
Which is in full growth or success.
prospère
prospect
Growth or development prospects.
prospect
Slang Meanings
Being in full boom
After the merger, the company is booming!
Après la fusion, la société est en plein boum!
Being at the top
Since he started this new project, he is really at the top.
Depuis qu'il a commencé ce nouveau projet, il est vraiment au top.