Valeur (en. Value)

/va.lœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The character of something that gives it importance.
The value of a piece of art can be subjective.
La valeur d'une œuvre d'art peut être subjective.
Currency, price, or exchange value of a good.
The value of this house has greatly increased in recent years.
La valeur de cette maison a fortement augmenté ces dernières années.
Moral or ethical principle.
He defends the values of justice and equality.
Il défend les valeurs de justice et d'égalité.

Etymology

From the Latin 'valor', meaning strength or power.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have value
To be valued or important.
avoir de la valeur
added value
The additional value of a product or service compared to others.
la valeur ajoutée
family values
The principles and beliefs held by a family.
valeurs familiales
to lose value
To decrease in importance or price.
perdre de sa valeur

Related Words

to enhance
To attach importance or value to something.
valoriser
devaluation
Decrease in value, often economic.
dévaluation
validity
The character of a document or act that is valid.
valabilité

Slang Meanings

To have street credibility
That thing is really street credible.
Ce truc là, c'est vraiment d'la valeur à l'air.
To be worth a lot
This pizza is worth a lot, so good!
Cette pizza, elle vaut un max, trop bonne !