Substance

French Meaning

substance

fond

essentiel

consistance

biens

fortune

English Meaning

  1. That which has mass and occupies space; matter.
  2. A material of a particular kind or constitution.
  3. Essential nature; essence.
  4. Gist; heart.
  5. That which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance: a plan without substance.
  6. Density; body: Air has little substance.
  7. Material possessions; goods; wealth: a person of substance.