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gagner
/ɡaɲe/
to win, to earn
Il a gagné la course.
He won the race.
general
To win a game, race, or prize.
Il a gagné la course.
He won the race.
Gagner (win) vs remporter (win decisively).
general
To earn money or save time.
Elle gagne bien sa vie.
She earns a good living.
Gagner sa vie = earn one's living.
Word Origin
From Old French gaaignier, of Germanic origin.
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