Gagnaient (en. Won)

ɡaɲɛ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Text: Form of the verb 'to win' in the imperfect indicative, third person plural.

Text: They were earning money with their investments.

Ils gagnaient de l'argent avec leurs investissements.

Text: To obtain something through effort or competition.

Text: The teams were earning points with each victory.

Les équipes gagnaient des points à chaque victoire.

Text: To receive as a reward or for work done.

Text: They were winning medals at the championships.

Ils gagnaient des médailles aux championnats.

Text: To acquire something valuable.

Text: They were earning the respect of their peers.

Ils gagnaient le respect de leurs camarades.

Text: From Old French 'ganer', derived from Latin 'vincere', meaning 'to conquer' or 'to obtain'.

Text: to gain time

Text: To succeed in saving time.

gagner du temps

Text: to gain trust

Text: To obtain the faith or certainty of another person.

gagner la confiance

Text: to earn a living

Text: To succeed in meeting one's needs.

gagner sa vie

Text: to win

Text: To acquire something through struggling or deserving it.

gagner

Text: winner

Text: A person who wins a prize or competition.

gagnant

Text: livelihood

Text: Means of subsistence or paid employment.

gagne-pain

Text: To receive something easily.

Text: With this method, you win quickly.

Avec cette méthode, tu gagnes rapidement.

Text: To succeed in an endeavor.

Text: He managed to win everything with his innovative idea.

Il a réussi à tout gagner avec son idée innovante.