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    Gagnait (en. Won)

    /ɡaɲɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain a gain or an advantage.
    He always won at board games.
    Il gagnait toujours aux jeux de société.
    To receive a salary or income.
    She earned a good living as a doctor.
    Elle gagnait bien sa vie en tant que médecin.
    To win a match or competition.
    The team won the championship that year.
    L'équipe gagnait le championnat cette année-là.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'gagner', derived from the Latin 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer, to prevail'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gain time
    Optimize available time.
    gagner du temps
    to gain trust
    To obtain someone's esteem and trust.
    gagner la confiance
    to earn a living
    To earn enough money to live.
    gagner sa vie
    to gain ground
    To get ahead or have an advantage in a situation.
    gagner du terrain

    Related Words

    winner
    One who wins something.
    gagnant
    gain
    The profit or benefit one receives.
    gain
    to win
    Base verb meaning to obtain something.
    gagner

    Slang Meanings

    To win easily
    This game is a piece of cake; I’m going to win for sure.
    Ce jeu, c'est du gâteau, je vais gagner à tous les coups.
    To win the lottery
    He hit the jackpot; he really won the lottery.
    Il a touché le jackpot, il a vraiment gagné la loterie.