Gagne (en. Won)

/ɡaɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To win a prize, a reward, or a benefit.
He won first prize in the contest.
Il a gagné le premier prix au concours.
To acquire something through effort.
She earns a living as an artist.
Elle gagne sa vie en tant qu'artiste.
To receive a victory in a competition.
The team won the football match.
L'équipe a gagné le match de football.
To amass money or resources.
He makes a lot of money in his new job.
Il gagne beaucoup d'argent dans son nouveau travail.
To obtain something positive.
She earned the respect of her colleagues.
Elle a gagné le respect de ses collègues.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'cānere', meaning 'to win'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

earn a living
To have an income sufficient to live.
gagner sa vie
save time
To optimize or do something faster.
gagner du temps
make money
To accumulate financial resources.
gagner de l'argent
gain experience
To acquire more skills or knowledge.
gagner en expérience
gain trust
To obtain faith or credibility from others.
gagner la confiance

Related Words

winner
Person who wins a prize or victory.
gagnant
female winner
Woman who wins a prize or victory.
gagnante
gain
Advantage or profit obtained.
gain
victory
Success in a competition or fight.
victoire
success
Achievement of a goal or project.
réussite

Slang Meanings

To make money easily.
He does odd jobs to earn money quickly.
Il fait des petits boulots pour gagner vite.
To have good luck.
Today, I've really won; everything has gone my way.
Aujourd'hui, j'ai vraiment gagné, tout m'a souri.