🇫🇷 How to say

“money” in French

argent
Illustration of "money" in a French cultural setting
A person at a bakery counter is handing over a few coins and a banknote to the cashier to pay for a fresh baguette. The cashier smiles and places the money in the register.

Usage note

"Argent" is the general word for money, like cash or funds. Interestingly, it also means the metal "silver", linking its value to a precious material.

Examples

  • J'ai de l'argent dans mon portefeuille.

    I have money in my wallet.

  • Il faut de l'argent pour acheter un billet.

    You need money to buy a ticket.

  • Elle économise son argent pour un voyage.

    She is saving her money for a trip.

Quick check

What does "argent" mean?

  • A. money
  • B. street
  • C. hour
  • D. Friday

First quiz is free.

Want more?

SimpleLits Pro unlocks alternate example sentences, audio pronunciation, the full quiz pack, and save-to-deck spaced repetition.

See Pro plans

Also see