Le jeton
Example: Chaque joueur reçoit un jeton pour commencer la partie.
Definition
"Le jeton" is a small token or chip used in games or computing contexts to represent a unit of value, access, or participation. For example, in gaming, each player receives a "jeton" to begin the game, which can be exchanged or used to mark turns or points.
Etymology
The word "le jeton" comes from the Old French verb 'jeter,' meaning 'to throw,' because tokens were originally thrown or cast down during games or accounting practices. Over time, "jeton" came to mean the physical token used to represent currency, points, or access rights.
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"Le jeton" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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