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    Gagner (en. Earn)

    /ɡaɲe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain money or a reward through work or play.
    He won 500 euros in the lottery.
    Il a gagné 500 euros à la loterie.
    To win a match or competition.
    Our team won the championship.
    Notre équipe a gagné le championnat.
    To acquire something through effort or merit.
    She earned the respect of her colleagues.
    Elle a gagné le respect de ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gagnier', deriving from Latin 'ganare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to save time
    To do something that allows you to save time.
    gagner du temps
    to earn a living
    To have a job that allows you to meet your needs.
    gagner sa vie
    to gain confidence
    To become more self-assured.
    gagner en confiance

    Related Words

    breadwinner
    A job that allows you to live.
    gagne-pain
    winner
    A person who wins a victory.
    gagnant
    winning
    The action of winning.
    gagnage

    Slang Meanings

    To win easily or effortlessly.
    This mission was a piece of cake, I won without trying.
    Cette mission, c'était du gâteau, j'ai gagné sans forcer.
    To make money quickly.
    I do trading, I'm here to win fast.
    Je fais du trading, je suis là pour gagner vite.