richement
The English word 'richly' is translated into French as richement.
richement is used to describe something done in a luxurious manner.
Meaning: in a luxurious manner (adv)
Which one should you use?
The formal term abondamment can be used to convey the meaning of 'richly' and luxueusement is a formal word that can be used to convey the meaning of 'richly'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, richement is invariable and does not change its form for gender or number.
Did you know?
- The word riche shares a common ancestor with the English word 'rich', but in Old French, it originally meant 'powerful' or 'mighty' rather than just wealthy.
- While richement describes luxury, the word copieux is used to describe a 'rich' meal in terms of quantity, avoiding any mention of wealth or money.
- The word richement can be used to describe the decoration of a room, but using it to describe a person's lifestyle might sometimes carry a subtle connotation of being 'ostentatious'.
Examples in context
- La fête était décorée abondamment avec des fleurs rares.The party was richly decorated with rare flowers.
- Ils vivaient luxueusement dans leur somptueuse demeure.They lived richly in their sumptuous mansion.
- Il s'est enrichi et vit désormais grassement.He got rich and now lives in wealth.
- Elle était richement décorée.She was richly decorated.
- Elle est richement décorée.It is richly decorated.
- Le buffet était richement garni.The buffet was richly filled.
- Ils ont été richement récompensés.They were richly rewarded.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing a recent gala event.
- NathanLa salle était richement décorée hier soir.The room was richly decorated last night.
- ChloéOui, et le dîner était délicieux.Yes, and the dinner was delicious.
- NathanChloé, les fleurs étaient magnifiques.Chloé, the flowers were magnificent.
- ChloéC'est vrai, c'était très élégant.It's true, it was very elegant.
