Vainqueurs (en. Winners)

/vɛ̃.kœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who has won, who has triumphed in a competition or a conflict.

The winners of the competition will receive a prize.

Les vainqueurs de la compétition recevront un prix.

Those who triumph in a battle or a war.

The winners of the battle celebrated their success.

Les vainqueurs de la bataille célébrèrent leur succès.

Participants in a contest who secure the first place.

The winners of the tournament will be announced tomorrow.

Les vainqueurs du tournoi seront annoncés demain.

From the verb 'vaincre' which means 'to overcome or to win'.

The winners take all

Expression meaning that those who win get everything there is to win.

Les vainqueurs prennent tout

Winner by knockout

Refers to a fighter who has won by knockout.

Vainqueur par KO

Winner at the photo finish

Expression used in racing to designate the winner whose victory was decided by a photo.

Vainqueur à la photo finish

to defeat

To overcome an obstacle or an opponent.

vaincre

victory

Success in a confrontation.

victoire

competition

Confrontation between several participants to determine a winner.

compétition

The boss

He is the boss of the tournament, a true winner.

Il est le boss du tournoi, un vrai vainqueur.

Champion

Frankly, you’re a champion, a real winner!

Franchement, t'es un champion, un vrai vainqueur!

Too strong

This player is too strong, he’s a natural winner.

Ce joueur est trop fort, c'est un vainqueur naturel.