Also means
richness (of content or flavor)
Usage Note
Richesse can be material (la richesse d'un pays) or figurative (la richesse d'une langue). The plural richesses typically means 'riches' or 'treasures' and is very common. The adjective riche is its close relative.
Examples
"La richesse de ce pays repose sur le pétrole."
Natural Translation
This country's wealth is based on oil.
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