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richesse

wealth, richness

noun reesh-ESS Less Common
People & Society Money

Also means

richness (of content or flavor)

Usage Note

Richesse can be material (la richesse d'un pays) or figurative (la richesse d'une langue). The plural richesses typically means 'riches' or 'treasures' and is very common. The adjective riche is its close relative.

Examples

"La richesse de ce pays repose sur le pétrole."

Natural Translation

This country's wealth is based on oil.

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