better off

better off
[ˌbetər'ɒf] 1.
noun

the better-off — (+ v pl) les riches mpl

2.
adjective
1) (more wealthy) plus riche (than que)

our better-off neighbours — nos voisins plus riches

2) (in better situation) mieux

you'd be better off in hospital — tu serais mieux à l'hôpital

you're better off without him — tu es mieux sans lui


English-French dictionary. 2013.

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