This is the 1986th most frequent French word.
valoir
"Valoir" means "to be worth" in English.
In this sentence, 'valoir' is used in the construction 'valoir la peine,' which translates to 'to be worth it.' It expresses that the action of visiting is worthwhile.
Cela vaut la peine de visiter ce musée.
It's worth visiting this museum.
Here, 'valoir' is used to indicate the monetary value of the painting. It shows the worth in terms of money.
Ce tableau vaut beaucoup d'argent.
This painting is worth a lot of money.
'Valoir' in this sentence forms part of the expression 'valoir mieux,' which is used to suggest a preferable option or action.