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    Vaille (en. Worth)

    /vɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form of the verb 'valoir' in the present subjunctive.
    It’s better that this situation be avoided.
    Qu'il vaille mieux éviter cette situation.
    Reminder of imperatives of value or importance.
    It must be worth it to succeed.
    Il faut qu'il vaille la peine de réussir.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'valoir', from Latin 'valere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that it is worth the trouble
    means that the effort is justified by the result.
    qu'il en vaille la peine
    it’s worth it
    indicates that something deserves to be done.
    ça vaut le coup
    come what may
    implying doing what is necessary despite the circumstances.
    vaille que vaille

    Related Words

    valoir
    To have a certain price or value.
    valoir
    valeur
    Quality of being important or useful.
    valeur
    valoriser
    To make something more valuable.
    valoriser

    Slang Meanings

    Playing with words to create humorous expressions.
    In a debate, he used 'vaille' to make his point.
    Dans un débat, il a utilisé 'vaille' pour marquer son point de vue.
    Referring to situations where stakes are weighed.
    It was said that come what may, it will pass.
    On a dit que vaille, ça passera.