French word

millionnaire

Pronunciation

IPA/miljonɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)millionaire

Example

Le voisin est millionnaire.

The neighbor is a millionaire.

Illustration for millionnaire (millionaire)

More examples

Il rêve de devenir millionnaire.

He dreams of becoming a millionaire.

Core concept

A person surrounded by assets that have reached the million mark.

Common phrases

  • être millionnaire

    be a millionaire

  • devenir millionnaire

    become a millionaire

Similar words

personne riche: A person with substantial wealth who faces no financial hardship.
fortune: The total assets and property held by an individual or family.

Definition in French

Personne dont la fortune personnelle atteint ou dépasse un million dans la monnaie considérée.

Word origin

The word was formed from million and the person-forming suffix -aire, whose history goes back to Latin -arius, while million comes through Italian milione.

Usage tips

  • Currency is specified with en, as in millionnaire en euros or millionnaire en dollars.

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