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    Gagné (en. Won)

    ɡaɲe

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To win a game, a prize, or a competition.
    He won the first prize in the painting contest.
    Il a gagné le premier prix au concours de peinture.
    To obtain something through effort or merit.
    She earned the trust of her colleagues through her hard work.
    Elle a gagné la confiance de ses collègues par son travail acharné.
    To receive financial benefits.
    He made a lot of money through his investments.
    Il a gagné beaucoup d'argent grâce à ses investissements.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'gagner' from Latin 'cānnāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gain time
    Doing something more quickly to avoid wasting time unnecessarily.
    gagner du temps
    to earn a living
    Earning money to meet one's needs.
    gagner sa vie
    to win hearts
    Attracting sympathy or affection from others.
    gagner les cœurs

    Related Words

    breadwinner
    Source of income or livelihood.
    gagne-pain
    winner
    Person who wins a prize or competition.
    gagnant
    female winner
    Woman who wins a prize or competition.
    gagnante

    Slang Meanings

    To win easily or quickly.
    It was a stroke of luck; I won this without even thinking about it.
    C'était un coup de chance, j'ai gagné ça sans même y penser.
    To benefit from a favorable situation.
    With this promotion, you are really winning.
    Avec cette promo, tu es vraiment en train de gagner.