English–French

“win” in French

French

Alsoremporter

Pronunciation

IPA/gaɲe/

Example

Nous avons gagné le match hier.

We won the match yesterday.

Illustration for gagner (win)

How to say “win” in French

“Win” in French is gagner.

A contest, effort, or lucky turn ends with a prize, lead, or benefit on one's side.

Full entry for gagner: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gagner

Le candidat a gagné les élections.

The candidate won the elections.

Tips for using gagner

  • Besides winning or earning, gagner can mean reaching a place, as in gagner la gare for reaching the station.

Other French words for “win”

Elle remporte souvent des prix locaux.

She often wins local awards.

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