French word

trésor

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁezɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nountreasure

Example

C'est un trésor que j'ai trouvé hier.

It's a treasure I found yesterday.

Illustration for trésor (treasure)

More examples

Pour elle, ce collier est le trésor de la famille.

To her, this necklace is the family heirloom.

Core concept

Something deeply valued, whether a beloved person, a meaningful memory, or a precious object, kept close in thought.

Common phrases

  • trouver un trésor

    find a treasure

  • un trésor caché

    hidden treasure

  • le trésor de la famille

    the family heirloom

Similar words

chéri: An affectionate term of address for someone close.
souvenir: A keepsake preserved to recall a past event or feeling.
bijou: A small, beautiful, valuable ornament or object.
cadeau: An item given to express celebration or gratitude.

Definition in French

Personne, souvenir ou chose considérée comme très précieuse pour des raisons affectives ou morales.

Word origin

The French noun trésor developed from Old French trésor and ultimately from Latin thēsaurus, a borrowing from Greek thēsauros meaning a storehouse or treasure.

Usage tips

  • Mon trésor is a warm form of address for a loved one, so the word can express affection as well as describe a valuable object.

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