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    Gagnée (en. Won)

    [ɡa.ɲe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The fact of having obtained something through effort or success.
    Her victory in the competition was a true win.
    Sa victoire à la compétition a été une vraie gagnée.
    A prize or reward obtained.
    She received the award from a painting contest.
    Elle a reçu la gagnée d'un concours de peinture.
    The winnings from a game or a lottery.
    The winnings of lottery players can be substantial.
    La gagnée des joueurs de loterie peut être très conséquente.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'gagner', derived from the Latin 'cānnāre', meaning 'to obtain through work or effort'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    easy win
    A victory without effort.
    gagnée facile
    earned by the sweat of one's brow
    A gain obtained through hard work.
    gagnée à la sueur de son front
    won in the lottery
    A reward won by chance.
    gagnée à la loterie

    Related Words

    to win
    To obtain something through effort or success.
    gagner
    winner
    A person who wins a victory or a prize.
    gagnant
    breadwinner
    Means of livelihood.
    gagne-pain

    Slang Meanings

    Lucky break.
    He had a true win this time, a lucky break.
    Il a eu une vraie gagnée cette fois-ci, un coup de bol.
    Easy sale.
    This product was a win, everyone wanted to buy it.
    Ce produit a été une gagnée, tout le monde voulait l'acheter.