prosper

prospérer

Bien se développer et connaître la réussite ou devenir riche.

En anglais simple : To do well and become successful or wealthy.

• His business began to prosper.
• The town prospered after the new railway opened.
• Can small companies prosper in this market?

Comment l'utiliser : prosper in something (She prospered in the clothing trade.)

Synonymes : thrive, succeed, flourish

Contraires : fail, decline

Expressions courantes : prosper in business, grow and prosper, prosper under someone

prospérer, s'épanouir

Bien grandir et produire beaucoup de petits ou de nouvelles plantes.

En anglais simple : To grow strongly and produce many young animals or new plants.

• The plants prosper in rich soil.
• The rabbits prospered with plenty of food and shelter.
• Few species can prosper in such dry conditions.

Comment l'utiliser : prosper in something (These plants prosper in warm, wet conditions.)

Synonymes : thrive, flourish

Contraires : wither, decline

Expressions courantes : prosper in shade, prosper in something