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worthwhile

/ˌwɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/adjective · B1
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ça vaut le coup

Good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on.

vale la penaça vaut le coup

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Doing volunteer work to help others is truly worthwhile.
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