English–French

“wealthy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔʁtyne/

Example

Il vient d'une famille fortunée.

He comes from a wealthy family.

Illustration for fortuné (wealthy)

How to say “wealthy” in French

“Wealthy” in French is fortuné.

A person surrounded by substantial financial resources, with money opening many practical choices.

Full entry for fortuné: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fortuné

Il est devenu fortuné après la vente de son entreprise.

He became wealthy after selling his company.

Tips for using fortuné

  • In everyday conversation, riche or aisé often sounds more natural than fortuné when describing wealth.

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