French word

parier

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁje/

Meaning

  • verbbet

Example

Je parie dix euros sur ce match.

I bet ten euros on this match.

Illustration for parier (bet)

More examples

Je parie que son équipe va gagner.

I bet that his team will win.

Core concept

Money or an object is set against an uncertain result, while the same stance can express firm confidence about what will happen.

Common phrases

  • parier sur un match

    bet on a match

  • parier 10 euros

    bet 10 euros

  • parier que

    bet that

Similar words

croire: To believe that something is true.
prévoir: To anticipate a future event or outcome.
miser: To place money or goods at stake.
jouer: To gamble by putting money or goods at risk.

Definition in French

Mettre de l'argent ou un objet en jeu sur l'issue d'un événement; s'emploie aussi pour exprimer une forte certitude avec « je parie que ... ».

Word origin

Old French parier developed from Latin pariare, 'to make equal', and acquired its wagering sense through the idea of equal or matched stakes.

Usage tips

  • In je parie que..., the following clause normally uses the indicative because the phrase presents a strong assertion.

Related words

  • paribetnoun
  • parieurbettornoun

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