richesse
wealth
The French word 'richesse' translates to 'wealth' in English. It is used in French in much the same way as 'wealth' is used in English, to denote an abundance of valuable possessions or money. For example, 'Il a une grande richesse' means 'He has great wealth'.
Example sentences using: richesse
La richesse ne garantit pas le bonheur.
Wealth does not guarantee happiness.
This is a proverb-like sentence expressing the fact that being rich doesn't ensure you'll be happy, emphasizing the idea that happiness is not linked to the amount of money one has.
Il admire la richesse de la culture française.
He admires the richness of French culture.
In this sentence, 'richesse' is used in a non-monetary context, to emphasize the variety and depth of French culture, signifying that 'richness' can refer to different aspects, not just wealth.
Ils ont trouvé une grande richesse en pétrole.
They found a great wealth in oil.
In this sentence, 'richesse' refers to a valuable resource (oil). It indicates that wealth can be attributed to natural resources and not just money or material possessions.