riche/ʁiʃ/
adjective / noun · A2 · Frequency 1139
adjective
Meanings
rich, possessing wealth
Used to describe a person or entity possessing a large amount of wealth.
rich, abundant
Used to describe a large quantity or variety.
rich, fatty or sweet in taste
Used to describe food that is flavorful, fatty, or sweet.
rich, vivid (color or sound)
Used to describe colors or sounds that are vivid and intense.
Examples
Son oncle est riche et possède plusieurs entreprises.
His uncle is rich and owns several companies.
Ce terroir produit un vin riche en arômes.
This region produces a wine rich in aromas.
Le chocolat riche de ce dessert doit être servi en petite portion.
The rich chocolate in this dessert should be served in a small portion.
Le peintre a choisi un rouge riche pour le mur principal.
The painter chose a rich, vivid red for the main wall.
Collocations
- une famille richea rich family
- un sol riche en nutrimentssoil rich in nutrients
- un gâteau riche en beurrea cake rich in butter
Common mistakes
Il est rich.
Il est riche.
Learners often transfer the English spelling and write the French adjective riche as rich; the final e in riche must be retained in French.
Related words
nouncommon
Meanings
rich person
Used as a noun to refer to a person who has wealth.
Examples
Un riche a financé la rénovation de cette école.
A rich person funded the renovation of this school.
Ce riche préfère voyager discrètement et aider ses voisins.
This rich person prefers to travel discreetly and help his neighbors.
Un riche peut aussi connaître des difficultés financières imprévues.
A rich person can also face unexpected financial difficulties.
Collocations
- vivre comme un richeto live like a rich person
Common mistakes
Il veut vivre comme un rich.
Il veut vivre comme un riche.
The French noun riche meaning “a rich person” must keep the final e; rich is not the correct spelling of the lemma riche.
Related words
adjective
Meanings
rich, possessing wealth
Used to describe a person or entity possessing a large amount of wealth.
rich, abundant
Used to describe a large quantity or variety.
rich, fatty or sweet in taste
Used to describe food that is flavorful, fatty, or sweet.
rich, vivid (color or sound)
Used to describe colors or sounds that are vivid and intense.
Examples
Les investisseurs sont riches, mais ils restent discrets.
The investors are rich, but they remain discreet.
Les sols volcaniques sont riches en minéraux essentiels.
Volcanic soils are rich in essential minerals.
Ces pâtisseries sont riches en beurre et en sucre.
These pastries are rich in butter and sugar.
Les tableaux de cette exposition utilisent des couleurs riches et profondes.
The paintings in this exhibition use rich, vivid colors.
nouncommon
Meanings
rich person
Used as a noun to refer to a person who has wealth.
Examples
Les riches peuvent financer de grands projets culturels.
Rich people can fund major cultural projects.
Dans cette ville, les riches vivent souvent près du lac.
In this city, rich people often live near the lake.
Les riches ne sont pas toujours heureux malgré leur confort.
Rich people are not always happy despite their comfort.