Trésors (en. Treasures)
/tʁe.zɔʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Material or immaterial goods of great value.
The treasures of the library are invaluable.
Les trésors de la bibliothèque sont inestimables.
Accumulated wealth, often in the form of gold or jewelry.
The pirates hid their treasures on a deserted island.
Les pirates ont caché leurs trésors sur une île déserte.
Everything that is precious to a person.
His children are his greatest treasures.
Ses enfants sont ses plus grands trésors.
Etymology
From Old French 'tresor', derived from Latin 'thesaurus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
invaluable treasure
something very precious and irreplaceable.
trésor inestimable
searching for treasures
searching for hidden riches or valuable items.
chercher des trésors
treasures of nature
the wonders and riches that nature offers.
trésors de la nature
Related Words
treasurer
Person who manages the finances of an organization.
trésorier
treasury
Management of a company's or a state's finances.
trésorerie
public treasury
Administration of public finances.
trésorerie publique
Slang Meanings
Person or object particularly appreciated.
This is my treasure, I can't part with it.
C'est mon trésor, je ne peux pas m'en séparer.
Something very dear to someone.
This old book is a treasure to me.
Ce vieux livre est un trésor pour moi.