Dés (en. Of the)

/de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A solid object with six faces, bearing dots or numbers on each face.

He rolled the dice to determine who would start.

Il a lancé les dés pour déterminer qui commencerait.

Die used in board games.

Dice are an essential element in the game of Monopoly.

Les dés sont un élément essentiel dans le jeu de Monopoly.

The word 'dice' comes from the Latin 'datum', which means 'to give'.

roll the dice

To make a choice or take a risk based on the outcome of the dice.

lancer les dés

to have loaded dice

To have an unfair or manipulated situation.

avoir le dés pipé

to throw the dice

To take a risk or a chance.

jeter les dés

game

Recreational activity often associated with dice.

jeu

chance

Concept of probability related to dice games.

chance

randomness

Element of uncertainty in dice games.

hasard

Casual use of dice in a gaming context.

We had a dice night with friends.

On s'est fait une soirée dés entre amis.

To fail or fall short at a critical moment.

He missed his shot, like a die that doesn’t roll.

Il a raté son coup, comme un dé qui ne roule pas.