Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trouvaille

noun

/trüˈvī/y/

Definition

A fortunate discovery or a stroke of luck in finding something valuable or delightful.

Examples

Finding that antique vase at the flea market was a real trouvaille.
Her vacation photographs became a trouvaille of insights for her travel blog.
He considered every personal letter from the past a trouvaille.

Meaning

The term refers to something that has been found, often unexpectedly, which brings joy or usefulness. It’s frequently used to describe a remarkable find, especially in contexts like art or collectibles.