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    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.