When discussing money, gagner de l'argent means 'to earn money'. For example, Je gagne bien ma vie (I earn a good living). This is different from économiser de l'argent (to save money) or dépenser de l'argent (to spend money). While gagner can also mean 'to win', as in a game or competition (e.g., gagner un match - to win a match), in a financial context, it specifically refers to earning income. It's a fundamental verb for discussing personal finances.
§ What does it mean?
- Definition
- The verb gagner in French means 'to win' or 'to earn' (money). It's a very common and useful verb you'll hear and use often in everyday French conversations.
When you're talking about sports, games, or competitions, gagner is used just like 'to win' in English. If you play a game and come out on top, you gagnez (you win). If your favorite team scores more points than the other, they gagnent (they win).
Nous allons gagner le match ce soir. (We are going to win the match tonight.)
J'espère que tu vas gagner à la loterie! (I hope you win the lottery!)
But gagner isn't just about coming first. It's also the verb you use for 'to earn' money. If you work a job, you gagnez a salary. If you do some freelance work, you gagnez money for your services. This is a crucial distinction to remember as it's very different from 'to win' a prize.
Je travaille beaucoup pour gagner ma vie. (I work a lot to earn my living.)
Combien gagnes-tu par mois? (How much do you earn per month?)
§ When do people use it?
You'll find gagner popping up in all sorts of conversations. Think about these common scenarios:
- Talking about sports results: "Qui a gagné le match hier?" (Who won the game yesterday?)
- Discussing income or salary: "Il gagne bien sa vie." (He earns a good living.)
- Referring to winning prizes or lotteries: "Elle a gagné un voyage aux Bahamas." (She won a trip to the Bahamas.)
- In general competitive situations: "Il faut travailler dur pour gagner." (You have to work hard to win.)
Understanding this dual meaning is key to using gagner correctly and sounding more natural in French. Don't be afraid to use it in both contexts; it's what native speakers do!
Another related use is 'to gain' or 'to obtain' something. For example, 'gagner du temps' means 'to save time' or literally 'to gain time'.
Prenons le raccourci pour gagner du temps. (Let's take the shortcut to save time.)
§ Understanding 'Gagner'
The French verb gagner is a versatile word that most directly translates to 'to win' or 'to earn' in English. It's a regular -ER verb, which means its conjugations follow a predictable pattern, making it relatively easy to learn at an A1 level. However, like many verbs, its exact meaning can shift slightly depending on the context.
- Definition
- To win, to earn (money).
§ 'Gagner' as 'To Win'
When you're talking about competitions, games, or battles, gagner means 'to win'. It's pretty straightforward here. You'll often see it used in sports or when discussing any kind of contest.
Nous allons gagner le match !
Hint: We are going to win the match!
Elle a gagné un prix.
Hint: She won a prize.
§ 'Gagner' as 'To Earn'
This is where gagner often refers to earning money or a living. It's a very common usage, especially in everyday conversations about work and finances.
Je gagne bien ma vie.
Hint: I earn a good living (literally: I earn my life well).
Combien gagnes-tu par mois ?
Hint: How much do you earn per month?
§ Common Phrases with 'Gagner'
Here are a few common expressions and how gagner is used within them:
Gagner du temps: To save time / To buy time.
Il faut gagner du temps.
Hint: We need to save time.
Gagner sa vie: To earn one's living.
C'est difficile de gagner sa vie.
Hint: It's difficult to earn one's living.
Gagner sa croûte (informal): To earn one's bread (slang for earning a living).
Il travaille dur pour gagner sa croûte.
Hint: He works hard to earn his bread.
§ 'Gagner' vs. Other Verbs
While gagner is quite versatile, it's good to know when to use it and when other verbs might be more appropriate. For example:
Obtenir: To obtain, to get. You might obtain an object, but you win a game.
J'ai obtenu un nouveau livre.
Hint: I got a new book.
Recevoir: To receive. Similar to 'obtenir', but often implies something being given to you.
Nous avons reçu une lettre.
Hint: We received a letter.
So, while you might 'gagner de l'argent' (earn money), you would 'recevoir un cadeau' (receive a gift). The key is the active effort implied by 'gagner' for winning or earning something through work or competition.
§ Prepositions with 'Gagner'
Generally, gagner is used directly with its object without a preposition when it means 'to win' or 'to earn'.
Gagner + direct object:
Ils veulent gagner la compétition.
Hint: They want to win the competition.
Je gagne de l'argent.
Hint: I earn money.
However, if you're talking about winning against someone, you would use 'contre':
Gagner contre + person/team:
Nous avons gagné contre l'autre équipe.
Hint: We won against the other team.
§ Conjugation Basics (Present Tense)
Since gagner is a regular -ER verb, its present tense conjugation is quite predictable. Here's a quick reminder:
- Je
- gagne
- Tu
- gagnes
- Il/Elle/On
- gagne
- Nous
- gagnons
- Vous
- gagnez
- Ils/Elles
- gagnent
Practicing these conjugations will help you use gagner confidently in different tenses.
§ Gagner in everyday conversations
You'll hear "gagner" a lot in French, whether you're talking about sports, money, or even just feeling good. It's a versatile verb, and understanding its common uses will really boost your comprehension.
§ Gagner at work and with money
One of the most common places you'll encounter "gagner" is when people are discussing finances or their jobs. It directly translates to "to earn" when talking about money.
- DEFINITION
- To earn money, to make a living.
Il travaille dur pour gagner sa vie.
Hint: He works hard to earn his living.
Combien tu gagnes par mois?
Hint: How much do you earn per month?
§ Gagner in sports and competitions
This is probably the most straightforward use of "gagner": to win. You'll hear it constantly in discussions about sports, games, or any kind of competition.
- DEFINITION
- To be victorious, to succeed in a game or competition.
L'équipe de France a gagné le match.
Hint: The French team won the match.
Je veux gagner à la loterie!
Hint: I want to win the lottery!
§ Gagner in the news and media
News reports and articles often use "gagner" when discussing elections, awards, or even when a country gains something (like independence or a reputation). It's very common in headlines.
- DEFINITION
- To achieve, to secure, to obtain.
Le candidat a réussi à gagner les élections.
Hint: The candidate managed to win the elections.
Le film a gagné un prix international.
Hint: The film won an international award.
§ Other common uses of Gagner
"Gagner" can also be used in more abstract ways, like to gain time or to win someone over.
- DEFINITION
- To gain, to obtain a benefit.
On peut gagner du temps en prenant le raccourci.
Hint: We can gain time by taking the shortcut.
Il a su gagner la confiance de son équipe.
Hint: He knew how to gain the trust of his team.
As you can see, "gagner" is a very common and useful verb in French. The more you listen and read, the more naturally you'll start to understand its different shades of meaning. Keep practicing, and you'll be using it like a native in no time!
§ Similar French words to gagner
The French verb "gagner" is versatile. It means "to win" or "to earn." But, as with many words, there are other verbs that express similar ideas. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more natural in French.
§ Gagner vs. Réussir (To Succeed)
While "gagner" means to win a competition or earn money, "réussir" (to succeed) is about achieving a goal or being successful in a broader sense. You wouldn't typically use "gagner" to say you succeeded in an exam, for example.
Il a réussi son examen. (He succeeded in his exam.)
Nous avons gagné le match. (We won the match.)
§ Gagner vs. Obtenir (To Obtain/Get)
"Obtenir" is a more general verb meaning "to obtain" or "to get." While earning money is a way to obtain it, "obtenir" can be used for anything you acquire, whether through effort, purchase, or simply receiving. "Gagner" implies winning or earning, often with a sense of competition or reward for work.
J'ai obtenu un nouveau livre. (I got a new book.)
Il gagne bien sa vie. (He earns a good living.)
§ Gagner vs. Profiter (To Benefit/Take Advantage Of)
"Profiter" means "to benefit from" or "to take advantage of." While winning can bring benefits, "profiter" focuses on enjoying or making good use of something. It doesn't imply winning a competition or earning money directly.
Nous allons profiter du soleil. (We are going to enjoy the sun.)
Elle a gagné un voyage. (She won a trip.)
§ Key takeaway for "gagner"
The verb "gagner" is your go-to when you're talking about:
- Winning a game, competition, or battle.
- Earning money or a livelihood.
- Winning a prize or an award.
Always consider the context. If the action involves victory or financial acquisition, "gagner" is most likely the correct choice. For broader success, obtaining, or benefiting, other verbs like "réussir," "obtenir," or "profiter" will be more appropriate. Mastering these distinctions will significantly improve your French fluency. Keep practicing!
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The evolution of 'gagner' from pasturing to winning/earning money is quite interesting. It suggests a shift in value from sustenance obtained through grazing to wealth obtained through effort or success.
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When 'gagner' means 'to win' (a game, a prize), it's often followed directly by the noun.
Il gagne le match. (He wins the game.)
When 'gagner' means 'to earn money', it's usually followed directly by the amount or the type of income.
Elle gagne 2000 euros par mois. (She earns 2000 euros per month.)
'Gagner' can also mean 'to reach' or 'to gain' (a place, time).
Nous avons gagné du temps. (We gained time.)
In compound tenses, 'gagner' uses 'avoir' as its auxiliary verb.
J'ai gagné à la loterie. (I won the lottery.)
The conjugation of 'gagner' in the present tense follows regular -er verb patterns: je gagne, tu gagnes, il/elle/on gagne, nous gagnons, vous gagnez, ils/elles gagnent.
Tu gagnes toujours quand on joue. (You always win when we play.)
レベル別の例文
Je veux gagner au loto !
I want to win the lottery!
A common aspiration! 'Gagner au' is used for games or competitions.
Elle gagne beaucoup d'argent.
She earns a lot of money.
Here, 'gagner' means 'to earn'. The direct object is 'argent'.
Nous gagnons toujours quand nous jouons ensemble.
We always win when we play together.
This shows a regular action. 'Jouer ensemble' means 'to play together'.
Tu as gagné le match, bravo !
You won the match, well done!
Past tense ('passé composé') for a completed action. 'Bravo' is a common interjection.
Ils vont gagner la course demain.
They are going to win the race tomorrow.
Future tense using 'aller' + infinitive. 'Demain' means 'tomorrow'.
Combien gagne-t-il par mois ?
How much does he earn per month?
A question about income. Notice the inversion for the question.
J'espère gagner plus d'expérience avec ce projet.
I hope to gain more experience with this project.
'Gagner' can also mean 'to gain' (experience, time, etc.).
Nous avons gagné du temps en prenant un raccourci.
We saved time by taking a shortcut.
'Gagner du temps' is a common expression meaning 'to save time'.
Après des années de travail acharné, il a finalement gagné le respect de ses pairs, ce qui était pour lui plus précieux que n'importe quelle récompense matérielle.
After years of hard work, he finally earned the respect of his peers, which was more valuable to him than any material reward.
Here, 'gagner' is used in a figurative sense, meaning to acquire or achieve something through effort.
Les nouvelles technologies nous permettent de gagner du temps considérable dans la réalisation de nos tâches quotidiennes, optimisant ainsi notre productivité.
New technologies allow us to save considerable time in performing our daily tasks, thus optimizing our productivity.
'Gagner du temps' is a common expression meaning 'to save time'.
Bien qu'il ait gagné la course haut la main, l'athlète est resté humble, reconnaissant le soutien de son équipe et de ses entraîneurs.
Although he won the race easily, the athlete remained humble, acknowledging the support of his team and coaches.
'Gagner haut la main' means 'to win easily' or 'to win hands down'.
En investissant judicieusement, on peut espérer gagner un revenu passif conséquent, assurant ainsi une certaine sécurité financière pour l'avenir.
By investing wisely, one can hope to earn a substantial passive income, thus ensuring some financial security for the future.
Here, 'gagner' directly translates to 'to earn (money)'.
Le débat a été houleux, mais l'orateur a su gagner l'auditoire par la pertinence de ses arguments et son éloquence incontestable.
The debate was heated, but the speaker managed to win over the audience with the relevance of his arguments and his undeniable eloquence.
'Gagner l'auditoire' means 'to win over the audience'.
Pour gagner sa vie en tant qu'artiste, il faut non seulement du talent, mais aussi une grande persévérance et la capacité à se renouveler constamment.
To make a living as an artist, one needs not only talent but also great perseverance and the ability to constantly reinvent oneself.
'Gagner sa vie' is a common idiom meaning 'to make a living'.
Le gouvernement espère que ces nouvelles mesures économiques permettront au pays de gagner en compétitivité sur la scène internationale.
The government hopes that these new economic measures will allow the country to gain in competitiveness on the international stage.
'Gagner en compétitivité' means 'to gain in competitiveness' or 'to become more competitive'.
Malgré la défaite inattendue, l'équipe a gagné en expérience, tirant des leçons précieuses qui leur serviront pour les prochains défis.
Despite the unexpected defeat, the team gained experience, learning valuable lessons that will serve them for future challenges.
'Gagner en expérience' means 'to gain experience'.
Les athlètes s'entraînent sans relâche pour gagner les Jeux olympiques.
The athletes train relentlessly to win the Olympic Games.
Here, 'gagner' means to win a competition.
Il a réussi à gagner la confiance de ses collègues grâce à son intégrité.
He managed to earn the trust of his colleagues thanks to his integrity.
'Gagner la confiance' is a common idiom meaning to earn trust.
Combien gagnez-vous par mois dans votre nouveau poste ?
How much do you earn per month in your new position?
In this context, 'gagner' refers to earning money or a salary.
Elle a gagné son pari en terminant le marathon en moins de quatre heures.
She won her bet by finishing the marathon in under four hours.
'Gagner son pari' means to win a bet or a challenge.
Pour gagner du temps, nous devrions prendre le raccourci.
To save time, we should take the shortcut.
'Gagner du temps' is an idiom meaning to save time.
Le parti politique espère gagner les élections législatives cette année.
The political party hopes to win the legislative elections this year.
Here, 'gagner' means to win an election.
Après des années d'efforts, il a finalement gagné le respect de ses pairs.
After years of effort, he finally earned the respect of his peers.
'Gagner le respect' means to earn respect.
Si tu travailles dur, tu gagneras ta vie honnêtement.
If you work hard, you will earn an honest living.
'Gagner sa vie' is an idiom meaning to earn a living.
よく混同される語
While 'remporter' also means 'to win', it often implies winning a significant victory, a trophy, or a competition, with a sense of taking it away.
To earn something through effort or merit, like 'to deserve'. It's not about receiving money directly.
To receive something, which could be money, but it doesn't imply earning it through work or winning it in a competition. It's simply getting it.
間違えやすい
Many English speakers confuse 'gagner' with 'win' and 'earn' without understanding the nuances of when to use each meaning in French.
In French, 'gagner' covers both 'to win' (a game, a prize) and 'to earn' (money, a living). English uses different verbs for these concepts.
Je gagne au loto. (I win the lottery.) | Il gagne bien sa vie. (He earns a good living.)
Similar to 'gagner', 'perdre' can mean both 'to lose' (an object, a game) and 'to waste' (time, money), which can be confusing.
'Perdre' can mean 'to lose' (something) or 'to waste' (time, money). English uses separate verbs.
J'ai perdu mes clés. (I lost my keys.) | Il a perdu son temps. (He wasted his time.)
'Manquer' is a tricky verb because its meaning changes depending on whether it's used with 'à' or if it's used impersonally.
'Manquer à quelqu'un' means 'to miss someone'. 'Manquer de quelque chose' means 'to lack something'. 'Quelque chose manque' means 'something is missing'.
Tu me manques. (I miss you.) | Il manque d'argent. (He lacks money.) | Il manque un bouton. (A button is missing.)
While often translated as 'to stay', 'rester' can also mean 'to be left' or 'to remain', which can be confusing when not referring to a physical location.
'Rester' can mean 'to stay' (in a place) or 'to be left/remain' (of something).
Je reste à la maison. (I stay home.) | Il reste deux gâteaux. (Two cakes are left.)
English speakers often use 'visit' for both people and places, but in French, 'visiter' is primarily for places.
'Visiter' is used for places (to visit a city, a museum). For people, use 'rendre visite à'.
Nous visitons Paris. (We visit Paris.) | Je rends visite à mes grands-parents. (I visit my grandparents.)
使い方
Gagner to mean 'to win'
Use gagner when talking about winning a game, a competition, or an election.
Examples:
- Je gagne souvent aux cartes. (I often win at cards.)
- Qui va gagner la course ? (Who is going to win the race?)
- Il a gagné les élections. (He won the election.)
Gagner to mean 'to earn'
Use gagner to talk about earning money or a salary.
Examples:
- Combien gagnes-tu par mois ? (How much do you earn per month?)
- Elle gagne bien sa vie. (She earns a good living.)
- Il a gagné de l'argent en travaillant. (He earned money by working.)
Gagner to reach a place or gain something
Gagner can also mean 'to reach' a place or 'to gain' something like time.
Examples:
- Nous avons gagné la côte après une longue marche. (We reached the coast after a long walk.)
- Ceci nous fait gagner du temps. (This saves us time.)
Confusing 'gagner' with 'battre'
A common mistake is using gagner when you mean 'to beat' someone or something in a competition. In French, you 'beat' someone (battre quelqu'un) or 'win against' someone (gagner contre quelqu'un), but you 'win' the game/competition (gagner le match/la compétition).
Incorrect: J'ai gagné mon adversaire. (I won my opponent.)
Correct: J'ai battu mon adversaire. (I beat my opponent.)
Correct: J'ai gagné contre mon adversaire. (I won against my opponent.)
Correct: J'ai gagné le match. (I won the match.)
Using 'gagner' for 'to receive' or 'to get'
While gagner means 'to earn' money, it's not used for 'to receive' or 'to get' other things that aren't earned. For 'to receive' you'd use recevoir, and for 'to get' you might use obtenir or avoir depending on context.
Incorrect: J'ai gagné un cadeau pour mon anniversaire. (I earned a gift for my birthday.)
Correct: J'ai reçu un cadeau pour mon anniversaire. (I received a gift for my birthday.)
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記憶術
Imagine a GAG concert where everyone WINS and EARNS money for performing well.
視覚的連想
Visualize a winner's podium with people holding trophies and stacks of cash, with the word 'GAGNER' prominently displayed.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write three sentences using 'gagner': one about winning something, one about earning money, and one about saving time.
語源
Old Frankish *waidanjan
元の意味： To graze, to pasture
Germanic文化的な背景
Winning and earning are highly valued in French culture, much like in many Western societies. You'll often hear 'gagner' in discussions about sports victories, lotteries, or professional achievements. It's a common and practical word used daily.
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実際の使用場面
Sports and games
- gagner un match (to win a game)
- gagner une compétition (to win a competition)
- gagner la partie (to win the game/match)
Money and income
- gagner de l'argent (to earn money)
- gagner sa vie (to earn one's living)
- gagner un salaire (to earn a salary)
Lotteries and prizes
- gagner à la loterie (to win the lottery)
- gagner un prix (to win a prize)
- gagner le gros lot (to win the jackpot)
Achieving success (general)
- gagner du temps (to save time)
- gagner en expérience (to gain experience)
- gagner du terrain (to gain ground/make progress)
Arguments or debates
- gagner un débat (to win a debate)
- gagner une dispute (to win an argument)
- gagner le respect (to gain respect)
会話のきっかけ
"Qu'est-ce que tu aimes gagner quand tu joues à des jeux de société ? (What do you like to win when you play board games?)"
"Si tu pouvais gagner beaucoup d'argent, qu'est-ce que tu ferais avec ? (If you could win a lot of money, what would you do with it?)"
"Quel est le plus grand défi que tu as dû gagner dans ta vie ? (What's the biggest challenge you've had to overcome/win in your life?)"
"Préfères-tu gagner une compétition ou simplement participer ? (Do you prefer to win a competition or just participate?)"
"Selon toi, qu'est-ce qui est le plus important à gagner dans la vie ? (In your opinion, what's the most important thing to gain/win in life?)"
日記のテーマ
Décris une fois où tu as gagné quelque chose d'important. Comment te sentais-tu ? (Describe a time you won something important. How did you feel?)
Imagine que tu gagnes à la loterie. Écris une liste de cinq choses que tu achèterais. (Imagine you win the lottery. Write a list of five things you would buy.)
Quels sont tes objectifs pour cette année ? Comment vas-tu "gagner" ou atteindre ces objectifs ? (What are your goals for this year? How will you 'win' or achieve these goals?)
Penses-tu que gagner est toujours la chose la plus importante dans le sport ? Explique ta réponse. (Do you think winning is always the most important thing in sports? Explain your answer.)
Écris sur ce que tu dois faire pour gagner le respect des autres dans une nouvelle situation. (Write about what you need to do to gain the respect of others in a new situation.)
よくある質問
10 問While both can relate to success, 'gagner' specifically means 'to win' a competition, a game, or 'to earn' money. 'Réussir' means 'to succeed' in a broader sense, like succeeding at an exam or in a project. For example, you 'gagnez un match' (win a match) but 'réussissez un examen' (succeed at an exam).
When talking about money, 'gagner' means 'to earn'. You'd say, 'Je gagne bien ma vie' (I earn a good living) or 'Il gagne 20 euros de l'heure' (He earns 20 euros an hour). It's very straightforward!
No, 'gagner' is not used for gaining weight or speed in French. For gaining weight, you'd use 'prendre du poids'. For gaining speed, you'd typically say 'accélérer' or 'prendre de la vitesse'.
Some common phrases include:
- Gagner du temps (to save time)
- Gagner sa vie (to earn a living)
- Gagner un prix (to win a prize)
- Gagner de l'argent (to earn money)
Generally, yes! 'Gagner' usually implies a positive outcome, like winning something desirable or earning something beneficial. However, like any word, context matters. You could 'gagner un pari' (win a bet) which might not always be seen as positive by others.
'Gagner' is a regular -er verb. Here's how it's conjugated in the present tense:
- Je gagne (I win/earn)
- Tu gagnes (You win/earn - informal)
- Il/Elle/On gagne (He/She/One wins/earns)
- Nous gagnons (We win/earn)
- Vous gagnez (You win/earn - formal/plural)
- Ils/Elles gagnent (They win/earn)
The most common past tense for 'gagner' is the passé composé: 'J'ai gagné' (I won/earned). For example, 'J'ai gagné le match hier' (I won the match yesterday).
Yes, you absolutely can! You can say 'Je l'ai gagné' (I beat him/her) in the context of a game or competition. It implies that you won against that person.
The noun form is 'le gain' (the gain, the profit, the winnings). For example, 'Les gains de la loterie' (the lottery winnings).
A common mistake is trying to use 'gagner' for 'to get' or 'to obtain' in general. For example, you wouldn't say 'J'ai gagné un livre' if you just bought it; you'd say 'J'ai acheté un livre' (I bought a book) or 'J'ai obtenu un livre' (I obtained a book). Remember, 'gagner' implies winning or earning.
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Je ___ au loto hier soir !
Here, 'gagne' is the correct conjugation of 'gagner' for 'Je' (I) in the present tense, implying a past event (yesterday) but stated as a current result or habit, common in informal French for recent past.
Elle veut ___ de l'argent pour un nouveau vélo.
After a verb like 'veut' (wants), the second verb is typically in the infinitive form, 'gagner'.
Nous ___ toujours quand nous jouons ensemble.
'Gagnons' is the correct conjugation of 'gagner' for 'Nous' (We) in the present tense.
Tu ___ combien par mois ?
'Gagnes' is the correct conjugation of 'gagner' for 'Tu' (You, informal singular) in the present tense.
Ils ___ beaucoup d'expérience dans ce travail.
'Gagnent' is the correct conjugation of 'gagner' for 'Ils' (They, masculine plural) in the present tense.
Vous ___ le match, félicitations !
'Gagnez' is the correct conjugation of 'gagner' for 'Vous' (You, formal singular or plural) in the present tense.
Write a short sentence about winning a game using 'gagner'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Je gagne un jeu.
Write a short sentence about earning money using 'gagner'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Il gagne de l'argent.
Complete the sentence: 'Nous ______ le match.' (We win the match.)
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Nous gagnons le match.
Que veut gagner l'ami?
Read this passage:
Mon ami joue à la loterie. Il veut gagner beaucoup d'argent. C'est difficile de gagner.
Que veut gagner l'ami?
The passage says 'Il veut gagner beaucoup d'argent.'
The passage says 'Il veut gagner beaucoup d'argent.'
Que fait l'équipe souvent?
Read this passage:
J'aime le sport. Je regarde les matchs. Mon équipe gagne souvent. C'est bien!
Que fait l'équipe souvent?
The passage states 'Mon équipe gagne souvent.'
The passage states 'Mon équipe gagne souvent.'
Comment gagne-t-elle sa vie?
Read this passage:
Elle travaille beaucoup. Elle gagne bien sa vie. Elle est contente.
Comment gagne-t-elle sa vie?
The passage says 'Elle gagne bien sa vie.'
The passage says 'Elle gagne bien sa vie.'
Choose the correct sentence: My team won the match.
The past participle of 'gagner' is 'gagné'. 'Le match' is masculine.
Which sentence means: She earns a good salary.
For 'she', the correct conjugation is 'gagne'. 'Salaire' is masculine.
Complete the sentence: Nous ___ toujours quand nous jouons ensemble. (We always win when we play together.)
The 'nous' form of 'gagner' is 'gagnons'.
The sentence 'Tu gagnes beaucoup d'argent.' means 'You earn a lot of money.'
'Gagnes' is the correct conjugation for 'tu', and 'beaucoup d'argent' means 'a lot of money'.
The phrase 'Il a gagné le prix' means 'He lost the prize.'
'Gagné' means 'won', so 'Il a gagné le prix' means 'He won the prize'.
In the sentence 'Elles gagnent un voyage', 'gagnent' refers to winning something, not earning money.
When referring to a prize like 'un voyage' (a trip), 'gagner' means 'to win'.
Listen for how much money she earns.
Listen for what they always do when playing tennis.
Listen for the question about monthly earnings.
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Je veux gagner le match !
Focus: gagner
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Il gagne sa vie en tant que professeur.
Focus: sa vie
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Est-ce que vous gagnez souvent à la loterie ?
Focus: gagnez souvent
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Imagine you participated in a small local competition and won. Describe what you won and how you feel about it. Use the verb 'gagner'.
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J'ai gagné une petite compétition de pâtisserie. J'ai gagné un livre de recettes et je suis très heureux. C'était une belle surprise!
You are discussing your future career plans with a friend. Explain what kind of job you would like to have and how much money you hope to earn ('gagner').
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J'aimerais travailler comme graphiste. Je veux gagner assez d'argent pour voyager et vivre confortablement. C'est mon rêve.
Describe a time when you or someone you know had to work hard to achieve something, and eventually succeeded or 'won' in a non-literal sense (e.g., won a challenge, won against difficulties).
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Mon ami a dû étudier très dur pour son examen. Il a gagné son défi personnel et a obtenu une très bonne note. Il était très fier.
Qu'est-ce que l'équipe de football a fait hier soir?
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L'équipe de football a joué un excellent match hier soir. Ils ont gagné contre leurs adversaires 3 à 1. Les fans étaient très excités et ont célébré toute la nuit. C'était une grande victoire pour la ville.
Qu'est-ce que l'équipe de football a fait hier soir?
Le passage dit 'Ils ont gagné contre leurs adversaires 3 à 1', ce qui signifie qu'ils ont remporté le match.
Le passage dit 'Ils ont gagné contre leurs adversaires 3 à 1', ce qui signifie qu'ils ont remporté le match.
Pourquoi Marie aime-t-elle son travail?
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Marie travaille beaucoup pour son entreprise. Chaque mois, elle gagne un bon salaire et peut économiser de l'argent pour ses vacances. Elle aime son travail car il lui permet de réaliser ses projets.
Pourquoi Marie aime-t-elle son travail?
Le texte indique 'Chaque mois, elle gagne un bon salaire et peut économiser de l'argent pour ses vacances. Elle aime son travail car il lui permet de réaliser ses projets.'
Le texte indique 'Chaque mois, elle gagne un bon salaire et peut économiser de l'argent pour ses vacances. Elle aime son travail car il lui permet de réaliser ses projets.'
Qu'est-ce que le cousin a gagné?
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Mon cousin a participé à une loterie la semaine dernière. Il a eu beaucoup de chance et a gagné un petit prix. Ce n'était pas beaucoup d'argent, mais il était content de gagner quelque chose.
Qu'est-ce que le cousin a gagné?
Le passage dit 'Il a eu beaucoup de chance et a gagné un petit prix'.
Le passage dit 'Il a eu beaucoup de chance et a gagné un petit prix'.
Choose the correct translation: 'He wants to earn more money.'
'Gagner' in this context means 'to earn'. The other options mean 'to lose', 'to spend', and 'to give' respectively.
Which sentence means 'They won the game'?
'Gagner' means 'to win'. 'Perdre' means 'to lose', 'jouer' means 'to play', and 'regarder' means 'to watch'.
Complete the sentence: 'Si tu travailles dur, tu vas ___ le respect de tes collègues.'
To 'gagner le respect' means to earn respect. The other options don't fit the context.
The sentence 'Elle gagne bien sa vie' means 'She lives her life well.'
'Gagner sa vie' means 'to earn a living', so 'Elle gagne bien sa vie' means 'She earns a good living.'
In the sentence 'Nous allons gagner le prix!', 'gagner' means 'to lose'.
In this context, 'gagner' means 'to win' the prize, not 'to lose' it.
You can use 'gagner' to say you earned money.
'Gagner' is correctly used to express earning money, as in 'gagner de l'argent'.
Il faut travailler dur pour ___ sa vie honnêtement.
The sentence implies earning a living through honest work, so 'gagner' (to earn) is the correct verb.
Après des années d'efforts, elle a enfin réussi à ___ la compétition.
The context 'réussi à' (succeeded in) indicates a positive outcome, so 'gagner' (to win) is appropriate for a competition.
Mon rêve est de ___ suffisamment d'argent pour voyager autour du monde.
To achieve the dream of traveling, one needs to 'gagner' (earn) enough money.
L'équipe nationale a dû se battre pour ___ le match contre leurs rivaux.
Teams fight to 'gagner' (win) a match, especially against rivals.
Avec un peu de chance, je pourrai ___ le gros lot à la loterie.
In the context of a lottery, one 'gagne' (wins) the big prize.
Pour ___ la confiance de ses employés, un bon manager doit être juste et transparent.
A manager aims to 'gagner' (earn or gain) the trust of their employees.
Choose the most appropriate meaning of 'gagner' in the following sentence: 'Depuis qu'elle a lancé son entreprise, elle gagne bien sa vie.'
In this context, 'gagner sa vie' means 'to earn a living'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'gagner' in the sense of 'to win'?
'Gagner la course' directly translates to 'to win the race'. The other options imply earning money or winning something abstractly, but not a specific competition.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'gagner': 'Si nous travaillons dur, nous ______ le respect de nos collègues.'
The sentence is in the future tense ('Si nous travaillons dur...' implies a future outcome), so the future tense form 'gagnerons' is appropriate.
The phrase 'gagner du temps' means 'to save time'.
'Gagner du temps' is an idiomatic expression that indeed means 'to save time'.
You can use 'gagner' to express earning a salary, but not to express winning a lottery.
'Gagner' can be used for both earning a salary ('gagner de l'argent') and winning a lottery ('gagner au loto').
In the sentence 'Il a gagné la confiance de son équipe', 'gagner' means 'to lose'.
In this context, 'gagner la confiance' means 'to gain the trust', not 'to lose'.
What did they win, and how exciting was it?
What does one need to earn a living as an artist?
What will hard work help you gain from colleagues?
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Je veux gagner ce concours pour prouver mes compétences.
Focus: ga-gner
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Elle espère gagner suffisamment d'argent pour voyager autour du monde.
Focus: a-rgent
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Nous avons réussi à gagner du temps en changeant notre itinéraire.
Focus: i-ti-né-raire
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Décrivez une situation où quelqu'un a dû travailler dur pour gagner de l'argent. Quelles étaient les difficultés et comment la personne a-t-elle finalement gagné sa récompense ?
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Mon ami a dû travailler de longues heures dans un restaurant pour gagner suffisamment d'argent pour ses études. Les difficultés étaient nombreuses : les horaires tardifs, la fatigue, et parfois des clients exigeants. Mais grâce à son effort et sa persévérance, il a finalement gagné la possibilité de financer ses études et de réaliser son rêve.
Expliquez l'importance de gagner la confiance des autres dans les relations personnelles et professionnelles. Donnez des exemples concrets pour illustrer votre point de vue.
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Gagner la confiance des autres est primordial. Dans les relations personnelles, cela crée un lien solide et du respect mutuel. Par exemple, si vous tenez vos promesses, les gens vous feront confiance. Professionnellement, un patron qui fait confiance à ses employés leur accordera plus d'autonomie, ce qui peut mener à une meilleure productivité et un environnement de travail plus agréable. Il est essentiel d'être honnête et fiable pour gagner cette confiance.
Imaginez que vous avez participé à un concours important et que vous avez gagné. Décrivez vos sentiments, ce que vous avez gagné (au sens propre et figuré), et comment cette victoire a impacté votre vie.
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J'ai participé à un concours d'écriture et, à ma grande surprise, j'ai gagné ! Mes sentiments étaient un mélange d'incrédulité, de joie immense et de fierté. J'ai gagné un prix en argent et la publication de mon histoire, mais j'ai aussi gagné en confiance en mes capacités. Cette victoire a profondément impacté ma vie, me donnant l'élan nécessaire pour poursuivre ma passion pour l'écriture de manière plus sérieuse.
Selon le texte, qu'est-ce qui est aussi important que la préparation physique pour un athlète ?
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Dans le monde du sport professionnel, les athlètes s'entraînent sans relâche pour espérer gagner des compétitions. Au-delà de la gloire, la victoire peut signifier des contrats de sponsoring lucratifs et une reconnaissance mondiale. Cependant, la pression de toujours gagner est immense, et une seule défaite peut parfois remettre en question toute une carrière. La préparation mentale est donc aussi cruciale que la préparation physique.
Selon le texte, qu'est-ce qui est aussi important que la préparation physique pour un athlète ?
Le texte indique clairement que 'La préparation mentale est donc aussi cruciale que la préparation physique.'
Le texte indique clairement que 'La préparation mentale est donc aussi cruciale que la préparation physique.'
Quel est l'un des défis mentionnés pour gagner sa vie en ligne ?
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Beaucoup de gens cherchent à gagner leur vie en ligne, en utilisant des plateformes diverses pour vendre des produits ou des services. Cela offre une flexibilité que les emplois traditionnels n'offrent pas toujours, mais cela demande aussi une grande discipline et la capacité de s'adapter rapidement aux changements du marché. Gagner de l'argent de cette manière peut être gratifiant, mais ce n'est pas sans défis.
Quel est l'un des défis mentionnés pour gagner sa vie en ligne ?
Le texte mentionne que cela 'demande aussi une grande discipline et la capacité de s'adapter rapidement aux changements du marché.'
Le texte mentionne que cela 'demande aussi une grande discipline et la capacité de s'adapter rapidement aux changements du marché.'
En dehors de la victoire, qu'est-ce qui rend un jeu de société agréable selon le texte ?
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Lorsqu'on joue à un jeu de société, l'objectif principal est souvent de gagner. Mais au-delà de la victoire, c'est l'expérience partagée, la stratégie élaborée, et les rires qui rendent le moment agréable. Parfois, même si on ne gagne pas, le plaisir d'avoir participé est suffisant. Apprendre à perdre avec grâce est une compétence aussi précieuse que l'art de gagner.
En dehors de la victoire, qu'est-ce qui rend un jeu de société agréable selon le texte ?
Le texte dit : 'Mais au-delà de la victoire, c'est l'expérience partagée, la stratégie élaborée, et les rires qui rendent le moment agréable.'
Le texte dit : 'Mais au-delà de la victoire, c'est l'expérience partagée, la stratégie élaborée, et les rires qui rendent le moment agréable.'
Choose the best synonym for 'gagner' in the context of a competition.
'Triompher' means to triumph, which is a strong synonym for winning in a competition, emphasizing a decisive victory. 'Réussir' means to succeed, which is broader. 'Accomplir' means to accomplish, and 'Obtenir' means to obtain.
In which sentence is 'gagner' used with the nuance of earning a livelihood?
The phrase 'gagner sa vie' specifically means to earn one's living. The other sentences use 'gagner' in the sense of winning a race, saving time, or earning respect.
Which phrase correctly expresses 'to win over someone's trust'?
'Gagner la confiance de quelqu'un' is the established idiom for 'to win someone's trust'. While other options are plausible in different contexts, this is the most precise for trust.
The expression 'gagner sa vie' implies achieving financial independence through work.
'Gagner sa vie' directly translates to 'to earn one's living', which means to work to support oneself financially.
In the sentence 'Ce projet m'a gagné un temps précieux', 'gagner' means to lose.
In this context, 'gagner' means to save or gain, not to lose. 'Gagner du temps' is a common idiom for saving time.
If a team 'gagne le match', it means they tied the game.
If a team 'gagne le match', it means they won the match. To tie would be 'faire match nul'.
The speaker is talking about earning respect through perseverance.
The speaker is discussing ways to improve efficiency.
The speaker refers to saving time with new software.
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Gagner sa vie avec passion est un privilège que beaucoup aspirent à atteindre.
Focus: passion
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Pour gagner la confiance du public, une transparence absolue est indispensable.
Focus: transparence
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Il faut parfois savoir perdre une bataille pour gagner la guerre, n'est-ce pas ?
Focus: guerre
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The team won the championship, but the victory was not without referee controversy.
Earning a decent living is a major concern for many in the current economic climate.
She earned the trust of her colleagues through her integrity and impeccable work ethic.
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Après avoir surmonté d'innombrables obstacles, ils ont finalement gagné le droit de s'exprimer librement.
Focus: ga-gné
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Il est crucial de gagner du temps pour réévaluer notre stratégie avant de prendre une décision irréversible.
Focus: ga-gné du tan
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Comment pensez-vous que l'entreprise pourrait gagner des parts de marché significatives dans ce secteur hyper-compétitif ?
Focus: ga-gné day par de mar-ché
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This sentence illustrates 'gagner' in the context of earning a living through hard work.
This sentence uses 'gagner' in the figurative sense of 'to gain' or 'to win' someone's trust.
Here, 'gagner sa place' means 'to earn one's place' or 'to secure one's position' through effort.
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例文
Nous allons gagner ce match !
関連コンテンツ
sportsの関連語
athlète
A2A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
balle
A2A solid or hollow sphere, especially one used as a toy or in sports.
ballon
A2A large, inflatable ball used in games such as football or basketball.
basket
A2Basketball.
Basketball
A1Basketball.
champion
A2Champion, winner.
compétition
A2An event or contest in which people compete against each other.
courir
A1To run.
course
A2Race, run, course.
défaite
A2Defeat, loss.
