Valérie (en. Valerie)

/va.le.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Quality or state of being of worth or importance.
The value of this object is priceless.
La valeur de cet objet est inestimable.
The art of judging what is good or useful.
She has a great ethical value.
Elle a une grande valeur éthique.
Set of a person's moral principles.
His values guided him in his choices.
Ses valeurs l'ont guidé dans ses choix.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'valor' which means strength, courage, or worth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have worth
to be important or significant.
avoir de la valeur
family values
principles and beliefs upheld within a family.
valeurs familiales
holding values
respect for moral or ethical principles.
tenue des valeurs

Related Words

worth
Quality of being useful or counting in an evaluation.
valeur
to enhance
To increase the worth of something or someone.
valoriser
enhancement
Action of attributing worth to something.
valorisation

Slang Meanings

Evaluation or relative importance in an informal context.
This concert really has value, it's the event of the year.
Ce concert a vraiment une valeur, c'est l'événement de l'année.
Social recognition or personal appreciation.
He has flow, his life has worth.
Il a du flow, sa vie a de la valeur.