No. 1,938 in French
riches
Wealth; abundance of valuable possessions or resources.
In a sentence
Les richesses du musée sont impressionnantes.
The treasures of the museum are impressive.
Here, 'richesses' is used to describe valuables or treasures, often non-monetary.
Elle rêve des riches paysages de son pays d'origine.
She dreams of the rich landscapes of her homeland.
In this phrase, 'riches' as an adjective describes landscapes as abundant or vivid.
Les riches de la ville soutiennent l'organisation caritative.
The wealthy people of the city support the charity organization.
Here, 'riches' is used as a noun to refer to wealthy individuals.
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