French Conversation · Level 56
75 words
French word
fortuné
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔʁtyne/
Meaning
- adjectivewealthy
Example
Il vient d'une famille fortunée.
He comes from a wealthy family.
More examples
Il est devenu fortuné après la vente de son entreprise.
He became wealthy after selling his company.
Core concept
A person surrounded by substantial financial resources, with money opening many practical choices.
Common phrases
être fortuné
be wealthy
devenir fortuné
become wealthy
un homme fortuné
a wealthy man
Similar words
riche: Having plentiful wealth and possessions, allowing for a materially rich lifestyle.
aisé: Living with financial ease, stability, and enough income for everyday comfort.
Definition in French
Décrit une personne, une famille ou une situation disposant d'une importante fortune matérielle.
Word origin
Fortuné comes through Old French from Latin fortunatus, derived from fortuna, a word for fortune, luck, and wealth.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, riche or aisé often sounds more natural than fortuné when describing wealth.