Gagner
Example: Elle espère gagner le match de tennis ce week-end.
Definition
"Gagner" means to obtain victory or success in a contest, competition, or challenge, such as winning a tennis match. It can also mean to earn or receive something as a result of effort or achievement.
Etymology
The verb "gagner" comes from the Old French 'gagner,' which itself derives from the Late Latin 'canniare,' meaning 'to cage' or 'to seize.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to gain' or 'to win.' Did you know that its roots are linked to the idea of capturing or taking possession?
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"Gagner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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