Prospérité (en. Prosperity)
/pʁɔs.pe.ʁi.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Condition of someone or a group who enjoys fortune or progress in life.
The prosperity of the nation depends on economic choices.
La prospérité de la nation dépend des choix économiques.
State of economic growth or well-being.
We aspire to prosperity for all future generations.
Nous aspirons à la prospérité pour toutes les générations futures.
Success, wealth, or widespread happiness.
This company has experienced unprecedented prosperity.
Cette entreprise a connu une prospérité sans précédent.
Etymology
From the Latin 'prosperitas', derived from 'prosperus' meaning 'happy, favorable'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shared prosperity
Concept whereby economic development benefits all members of society.
prospérité partagée
the golden age of prosperity
Period during which a society experiences great wealth and widespread well-being.
l'âge d'or de la prospérité
sustainable prosperity
Economic growth that is sustained over the long term without harming the environment.
prospérité durable
Related Words
to thrive
To have success, to develop, to grow.
prospérer
flourishing
In a state of full prosperity, doing well.
florissant
comfort
State of being comfortable, especially from a financial standpoint.
aisance
Slang Meanings
Loaded
He is loaded ever since he won the lottery.
Il est plein aux as depuis qu'il a gagné à la loterie.
Rolling in gold
With all this prosperity, he is rolling in gold.
Avec toute cette prospérité, il roule sur l'or.