🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

affluence

Pronunciation / Transliteration: af-lu-ans

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Affluence/ˈæf.lu.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'affluence de la région est évidente dans ses maisons luxueuses."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

    "The affluence of the region is evident in its luxurious homes and high-end shops."
  2. 2

    An abundance of valuable resources or material possessions.

    "The affluence of the city attracts many businesses and tourists."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'affluence' originates from the Latin 'affluentia', meaning 'a flowing to', which is derived from 'affluere', meaning 'to flow towards'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to denote not just the literal flow of resources but also the state of having an abundance of wealth or resources.

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