argent

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/aʁ.ʒɑ̃/

nounmasculineSing

silver (the metal)

silver (the colour)

Elle porte une bague en argent.

She is wearing a silver ring.

nounmasculineSing

money

cash

currency

Je n'ai plus d'argent sur mon compte en ce moment.

I don't have any money in my account right now.

Synonyms:fric, pognon, thune, sous, monnaie

Notes

GENERAL INFO

Argent is a masculine noun meaning "money." It can also mean "silver" (the metal).

USAGE

It's used commonly for currency: "J'ai besoin d'argent" (I need money). "Combien d'argent as-tu ?" (How much money do you have?). For the metal: "une bague en argent" (a silver ring).

TRAPS

Remember it's always masculine: *l'argent* (not *la argent*). Be careful with context to distinguish between "money" and "silver." Do not confuse with *l'argenterie* (silverware).