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    Jeux (en. Games)

    /ʒø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Activities or competitions for entertainment.
    Board games are very popular during family nights.
    Les jeux de société sont très populaires pendant les soirées en famille.
    Rules and structures according to which a competition takes place.
    The rules of games can vary from one country to another.
    Les règles des jeux peuvent varier d'un pays à l'autre.
    Maneuvers by which one seeks to gain an advantage.
    In political games, strategy is essential to win.
    Dans les jeux politiques, la stratégie est essentielle pour gagner.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'jocus' meaning joke or game.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    children's games
    Fun and simple activities suited for children.
    jeux d'enfants
    to play games
    To engage in playful activities.
    faire des jeux
    board games
    Games that are played in groups, often at a table.
    jeux de société

    Related Words

    to play
    To participate in a game or playful activity.
    jouer
    player
    A person who participates in a game.
    joueur
    playful
    Related to play or having an entertaining aspect.
    ludique

    Slang Meanings

    Business or gambling games.
    He got involved in risky games that cost him dearly.
    Il s'est engagé dans des jeux risqués qui lui ont coûté cher.
    To have fun with little seriousness.
    Stop playing games, we need to focus.
    Arrête de faire des jeux, on doit se concentrer.