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    Saccard (en. Saccard)

    /sa.kard/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who seeks personal profit at all costs.
    This businessman is a true saccard; he only thinks about getting rich.
    Cet homme d'affaires est un vrai saccard, il ne pense qu'à s'enrichir.
    A person obsessed with money and wealth.
    She has become so saccard that she neglects her friends.
    Elle est devenue saccard au point de négliger ses amis.

    Etymology

    The term derives from the character Eugène Saccard, created by Émile Zola in his novel 'L'Argent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act in a saccard way
    To act in a greedy or avaricious manner.
    faire un saccard
    saccard at all costs
    To seek personal gain without caring about others.
    saccard à tout prix

    Related Words

    greed
    A strong desire to possess wealth.
    avarice
    wealth
    The totality of a person's assets and belongings.
    richesse
    selfishness
    A tendency to think only of oneself.
    égoïsme

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is too interested in money.
    He is so saccard that he refuses to share.
    Il est tellement saccard qu'il refuse de partager.
    Qualifies an action motivated by money without scruples.
    His latest move is really saccard.
    Son dernier coup est vraiment saccard.