Gain (en. Gain)

ɡɛ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Benefit, profit obtained.

The gain made from the sale was significant.

Le gain réalisé lors de la vente a été significatif.

Increase of a quantity.

He observed a weight gain after the holidays.

Il a observé un gain de poids après les vacances.

verb

To obtain a benefit, an advantage.

He hopes to make a lot of money with this project.

Il espère gagner beaucoup d'argent avec ce projet.

From the Latin 'ganea', meaning 'recovery, return'.

time gain

Reduction of the time required to complete a task.

gain de temps

financial gain

Increase in monetary resources.

gain financier

without gain

Without profit or advantage.

sans gain

winner

One who obtains the gain.

gagnant

to win

To obtain something of value.

gagner

win-win

Situation where both parties benefit.

gagnant-gagnant

Big success

His latest album was a huge gain.

Son dernier album a été un gain énorme.

Takeover

He made a total gain on the political stage.

Il a réalisé un gain total sur la scène politique.