French Conversation · Level 29
89 words
French word
miser
Pronunciation
IPA/mize/
Meaning
- verbbet
Example
Il a misé tout son argent au casino.
He bet all his money in the casino.
More examples
On mise souvent sur lui pour conclure l'affaire.
We often count on him to close the deal.
Core concept
A stake of money, effort, or trust placed on an uncertain outcome.
Common phrases
miser sur quelqu'un
count on someone
miser de l'argent
wager money
Similar words
parier: To bet money on a particular outcome.
compter: To rely on someone or something with confidence.
placer: To deposit money in a bank or place it in an investment.
risquer: To act despite knowing that loss is possible.
Definition in French
Parier de l'argent ou investir du temps et des efforts dans une action en prenant un risque ; employer aussi au sens figuré pour placer sa confiance ou son espoir sur une personne, une idée ou un projet.
Word origin
French miser derives from mise, a noun related to mettre, with the verb-forming suffix -er extending the idea of putting something down to staking it.
Usage tips
- The usual construction is miser sur followed by the person, idea, or project receiving the stake.