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enrichir

to enrich, to make richer

verb ahn-ree-SHEER Rare

Also means

to broaden, to deepen (knowledge)

Usage Note

Enrichir works both literally (to grow wealthy) and figuratively; the reflexive s'enrichir means 'to enrich oneself' or 'to grow rich'. A related noun is enrichissement (enrichment). In educational contexts it often pairs with vocabulaire or culture.

Examples

"Voyager peut enrichir notre vision du monde."

Natural Translation

Travelling can broaden our view of the world.

Literal Translation

Travelling can enrich our vision of the world.

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