French Conversation · Level 14
89 words
French word
gagnant
Pronunciation
IPA/gaɲɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounwinner
Example
Le gagnant a souri en recevant son prix.
The winner smiled as they received their prize.
More examples
Le gagnant du match a levé les bras.
The winner of the match raised his arms.
Core concept
A person singled out by the final result as standing on the winning side.
Common phrases
le gagnant du concours
the winner of the contest
le gagnant du match
the winner of the match
le gagnant du tirage
the winner of the draw
Similar words
vainqueur: A person who defeats an opponent and achieves victory in a contest or match.
lauréat: A person selected to receive a prize in a competition or award program.
champion: An athlete who excels in sport and wins a championship.
Definition in French
Personne reconnue comme ayant gagné ou bénéficié à la fin d'une compétition, d'un tirage ou d'une élection.
Word origin
The noun gagnant developed from the present participle of gagner, whose -ant ending marks an action-related form that became a person noun.
Usage tips
- Gagnant can also be an adjective meaning winning or advantageous, so context and agreement distinguish le gagnant from a phrase such as une situation gagnante.