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    Vainqueur (en. Winner)

    /vɛ̃.kœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has won a competition.
    The winner of the race received a trophy.
    Le vainqueur de la course a reçu un trophée.
    One who triumphs in a fight or war.
    The winner of this battle has finally ensured peace.
    Le vainqueur de cette bataille a enfin assuré la paix.
    One who succeeds concretely in a field.
    In the business world, it is often the most innovative winner.
    Dans le monde des affaires, il est souvent le vainqueur le plus innovant.

    Etymology

    The word 'vainqueur' comes from the verb 'vaincre' from Latin 'vincere', which means 'to conquer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be a winner
    Having won the victory in a competition.
    être vainqueur
    Winner by knockout
    Winning a match quickly, before the end of regular time.
    vainqueur par KO
    The winner takes all
    Expression meaning that the winner has everything to gain.
    le vainqueur prend tout

    Related Words

    To conquer
    Overcoming an obstacle or opponent.
    vaincre
    Victorious
    Who has won the victory.
    victorieux
    Triumph
    Great achievement or victory.
    triomphe

    Slang Meanings

    Winner, in an informal context.
    He is the winner of the last poker tournament, a real boss!
    Il est le vainqueur du dernier tournoi de poker, un vrai boss !
    A specialist in a field.
    This entrepreneur is a winner in the business world.
    Cet entrepreneur est un vainqueur du monde des affaires.