French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Rich" in French: riche
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Rich in French is riche for people and things: une famille riche, un goût riche. Riche can also mean full or plentiful, not only wealthy.
News headline chat
Ce quartier est devenu très riche.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce riche
Say it
reesh
/ʁiʃ/
Riche: reesh. Soft ch like sh; short final e. Plural riches adds a light s in careful speech.
"Rich" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| riche | rich / wealthy People, countries, desserts. | People, countries, desserts. |
| devenir riche | to get rich Ambition talk. | Ambition talk. |
| un repas riche | a rich / heavy meal Food: creamy or filling. | Food: creamy or filling. |
| riche en | rich in Riche en vitamines. | Riche en vitamines. |
How to use riche in real life
- 1News headline chat
Ce quartier est devenu très riche.
This neighborhood has become very rich.
Place described as riche.
- 2Dessert menu
Ce gâteau est trop riche pour moi ce soir.
This cake is too rich for me tonight.
Food sense.
- 3Nutrition label
Ce jus est riche en vitamine C.
This juice is rich in vitamin C.
Riche en + nutrient.
Mistakes English speakers make with riche
Incorrect: Il est un rich.
Correct: Il est riche.
Riche is an adjective; no English rich.
Incorrect: Elle est richee.
Correct: Elle est riche.
Riche has the same form for masculine and feminine singular.
Good to know
Calling someone riche to their face can sound blunt; people often prefer à l'aise or aise financièrement. In food, riche signals cream, butter, or heaviness. Riche en… is everyday on packaging.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a restaurant
ChatPal
Tu veux un menu léger ou plutôt riche ?
Do you want a light menu or something richer?
You
Pas trop riche — j'ai mangé lourd à midi.
Not too rich—I ate heavy at lunch.
ChatPal
Alors on évite la sauce trop riche.
Then we'll avoid the overly rich sauce.
You
Oui, une grillade me va.
Yes, a grilled dish works for me.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rich" in French
How do you say rich in French?
Riche.
Does riche change for feminine?
Singular riche is the same; plural is riches.
Can riche describe food?
Yes — a heavy or creamy dish.
How do you say rich in vitamins?
Riche en vitamines.
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