Used chiefly with the definite article to denote wealthy people collectively.
Translations
les richesEmploi collectif, le plus souvent avec l’article défini. Tax breaks for the rich have become a controversial political issue.
Les avantages fiscaux accordés aux riches sont devenus une question politique controversée.
richeEmploi rare et familier. Definitions
Wealthy people considered collectively (usually preceded by the). Tax breaks for the rich have become a controversial political issue.
A wealthy person (rare and informal, usually preceded by an article). He married a rich and never had to work again.
Synonyms
the wealthy
wealthy person
affluent person
fat cat
man of means
woman of means
high roller
Archaic/rare use meaning “richly; in a rich manner”
Translations
The garments were embroidered rich with gold thread.
Les vêtements étaient richement brodés de fil d’or.
Definitions
In a rich, luxurious, or abundant manner; richly. The garments were embroidered rich with gold thread.