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    Valoir (en. To be worth)

    [valwaʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To exist or have value.
    This painting is worth a fortune.
    Ce tableau vaut une fortune.
    To have importance in a given context.
    It's not worth discussing.
    Cela ne vaut pas la peine d'en parler.
    To be equivalent to, in terms of value or price.
    This product is worth less than that one.
    Ce produit vaut moins que celui-là.
    To be deserving of something.
    This experience is worth all the trouble.
    Cette expérience vaut toutes les peines.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'valere', which means 'to be strong, to be worth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    worth it
    To be worthy of interest or effort.
    valoir le coup
    worth its weight in gold
    To have a lot of value.
    valoir son pesant d'or
    it's not worth a dime
    To be worthless.
    cela ne vaut pas un clou

    Related Words

    value
    Quality of a good or a person.
    valeur
    worth the detour
    To be interested enough to make an extra effort.
    valoir le détour
    added value
    The ability to increase the importance or price of a product.
    valeur ajoutée

    Slang Meanings

    To be worth an arm
    This car is worth an arm!
    Cette voiture vaut un bras !
    To not be worth a penny
    This movie is really not worth a penny.
    Ce film ne vaut vraiment pas un sou.