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l'argent est tout
/l‿aʁʒɑ̃ ɛ tu/
money is everything
Pour lui, l'argent est tout.
For him, money is everything.
informal
The idea that money is the most important or only important thing in life.
Dans cette société, l'argent est tout.
In this society, money is everything.
Il croit que l'argent est tout, mais il se trompe.
He believes money is everything, but he is wrong.
This phrase is often used to criticize or express disapproval of materialism.
Collocations
l'argent est roimoney is king
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
This phrase can be used to express either admiration or criticism, depending on the tone and context.
Word Origin
Derived from the French words 'argent' (money) and 'tout' (everything), emphasizing the centrality of money in a person's life or society.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in discussions about materialism, consumerism, or societal values. It can be used both positively and negatively depending on context.
Word Breakdown
l'argent
money
nounest
is
verbtout
everything
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