valoir
French → English
verb//va.lwaʁ//
(value) Be worth: to have a specific financial value or merit; cost
Cette bague en diamant vaut une petite fortune.
(English) This diamond ring is worth a small fortune.
Sa parole vaut plus que de l'or.
(English) His word is worth more than gold.
verb//va.lwaʁ//
(consequence) Earn: to result in receiving something as a consequence; get
Son courage lui a valu une médaille d'honneur.
(English) His courage earned him a medal of honor.
Cette erreur lui a valu d'être licencié.
(English) This mistake cost him his job.
Entry ID: fr:en:valoir · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary