Richard (en. Richard)
/ʁi.ʃaʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A wealthy man.
This rich person has funded several charitable works.
Ce richard a financé plusieurs œuvres de charité.
An influential man in the business world.
The decisions of this rich person impact the entire local economy.
Les décisions de ce richard impactent toute l'économie locale.
A person with a high social status.
This rich person is often invited to charity galas.
Ce richard est souvent invité aux galas de bienfaisance.
Etymology
Derived from the proper name 'Richard', which means 'brave' in Old French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have wealthy friends
to have influential and rich friends or contacts.
avoir des richards
to run into a wealthy person
to randomly meet a rich person.
tomber sur un richard
to be a rich person at heart
to have excessive behavior or a lifestyle related to wealth.
être un richard dans l'âme
Related Words
wealth
State of having great property and money.
richesse
fortune
Totality of a person's assets and wealth.
fortune
affluence
State of being in a favorable financial situation.
aisance
Slang Meanings
Big shot or man of power and money.
He sees himself as a rich person with his big car.
Il se prend pour un richard avec sa grosse voiture.
Someone who ostentatiously displays their wealth.
He has become a true rich person since he inherited.
Il est devenu un vrai richard depuis qu'il a hérité.