French word

enjeu

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃ʒø/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstake

Example

Il faut considérer les enjeux politiques et économiques.

The political and economic stakes must be considered.

Illustration for enjeu (stake)

More examples

Les enjeux du match sont élevés.

The stakes of the game are high.

Core concept

The stake at the center of a decision, dispute, or negotiation.

Common phrases

  • les enjeux politiques

    political stakes

  • les enjeux économiques

    economic stakes

  • enjeu majeur

    major issue

Similar words

intérêt: A gain or benefit arising from an action or situation.
conséquence: A consequence or effect arising from an event or decision.
souci: Something troubling that calls for attention.

Definition in French

Le point central d'un débat ou d'un conflit, ce sur quoi portent les positions et les choix.

Word origin

Enjeu comes from the phrase mettre en jeu, "to put into play", and originally named what was staked in a game before extending to matters at stake.

Usage tips

  • French enjeu often refers to what may be gained or lost, so it is not always equivalent to English "issue".

Other meanings

  • issuenoun
  • wagernoun

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