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valeur

value

noun vah-LUHR Less Common

Also means

worth

Usage Note

Valeur covers monetary value, moral values, and merit — much like its English cognate. The plural les valeurs often refers to personal or societal values, and in finance to securities or stocks. Mettre en valeur is an essential idiom meaning 'to highlight' or 'to enhance' something.

Examples

"Ces bijoux ont une grande valeur."

Natural Translation

These jewels have great value.

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