Example: Après de longs débats, elle a finalement eu gain de cause.
Definition
"Avoir gain de cause" means to succeed in an argument or dispute, ultimately achieving the desired outcome or winning a case after a period of discussion or conflict. It implies that the person has prevailed and their position has been accepted.
Translations
To win one's case
Salir victorioso
Gelijk krijgen
Sortir-se amb la seva
Recht bekommen
Etymology
The phrase "avoir gain de cause" comes from French legal and rhetorical contexts, where "gain" means profit or advantage, and "cause" refers to a legal case or reason. Literally, it means 'to have the gain of the cause,' indicating winning the argument or lawsuit. Did you know? This expression has been used since at least the 17th century to describe successful outcomes in disputes.
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To win one's case