French word

enrichissant

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʁiʃisɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveenriching

Example

Ce cours est enrichissant.

This course is enriching.

Illustration for enrichissant (enriching)

More examples

Voyager peut être enrichissant.

Travel can be rewarding.

Core concept

A discussion, text, or activity that produces a lasting intellectual gain.

Common phrases

  • un stage enrichissant

    a rewarding training program

  • une discussion enrichissante

    a rewarding discussion

  • une activité enrichissante

    a rewarding activity

Similar words

intéressant: Interesting because it captures attention and makes a subject enjoyable to explore.
utile: Having practical value and helping with a task, goal, or problem.
instructif: Informative in a way that helps build knowledge or understanding.
éducatif: Useful for teaching knowledge or skills through education or instruction.

Definition in French

Qui permet de gagner en connaissances ou en compréhension après une activité, une lecture ou une discussion.

Word origin

The adjective enrichissant comes from enrichir and combines the prefix en- with riche, whose origin is Germanic.

Usage tips

  • Enrichissant often highlights what has been gained from an experience, whereas intéressant can describe something engaging without implying such a gain.

Other meanings

  • beneficialadjective
  • fruitfuladjective
  • educationaladjective

Opposites

  • inintéressantuninterestingadjective
  • inutileuselessadjective

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