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    Gage (en. Pledge)

    /ɡaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object or sum of money given as security.
    He left a gage to rent the car.
    Il a laissé un gage pour louer la voiture.
    A sign of trust or commitment.
    This contract is a gage of our cooperation.
    Ce contrat est un gage de notre coopération.
    A sacrifice or effort made by a person.
    His success is the gage of his hard work.
    Son succès est le gage de son travail acharné.

    Etymology

    The word 'gage' comes from Old French 'gage', which means 'sign' or 'guarantee'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give assurance of
    To provide proof or a sign of something.
    donner gage de
    a mark of confidence
    An element that ensures a certain trust.
    gage de confiance

    Related Words

    wager
    A promise or a commitment.
    gageure
    commitment
    A fact of committing to doing something.
    engagement

    Slang Meanings

    To be under collateral
    He is under collateral for his debts.
    Il est en gage pour ses dettes.
    To wager recklessly
    He wagers recklessly without thinking.
    Il gage à tout va sans réfléchir.