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    Riche (en. Rich)

    /ʁɪʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who has a large amount of money or goods.
    This man is very rich; he owns several businesses.
    Cet homme est très riche, il possède plusieurs entreprises.
    One who is abundant in something.
    This region is rich in biodiversity.
    Cette région est riche en biodiversité.
    One who has great value or impact.
    This painting is rich in colors and emotions.
    Ce tableau est riche en couleurs et en émotions.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'richus', derived from the Germanic 'rik', meaning powerful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to a rich man, a rich heart
    A rich person can have a generous heart.
    à riche homme, riche cœur
    rich as Croesus
    Extremely rich, like Croesus, a legendary king.
    riche comme Crésus
    a rich heir
    An heir who receives a great fortune.
    un riche héritier

    Related Words

    wealth
    State of being rich, often related to material goods.
    richesse
    enrichment
    Process by which one acquires wealth.
    richissement
    richly
    Richly, usually in abundance.
    richement

    Slang Meanings

    A big shot
    He is a big shot; he has money to spend.
    Il est un gros, il a de l'argent à dépenser.
    Solid
    He is solid; he has no financial worries.
    Il est béton, il n'a pas de soucis financiers.