French Conversation · Level 127
45 words
French word
tirage
Pronunciation
IPA/tiʁaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine noundraw
Example
Le tirage aura lieu demain.
The draw will take place tomorrow.
More examples
Le tirage au sort a désigné le gagnant.
The drawing of lots selected the winner.
Core concept
A pull from a larger set that yields one random result or a batch of printed copies.
Common phrases
tirage au sort
drawing of lots
Similar words
tirage au sort: A method of drawing lots to decide a winner or order.
loterie: A system in which participants buy tickets for a chance to win prizes.
tombola: A prize raffle held at a local event or similar gathering.
Definition in French
Désigne un tirage au sort (choix effectué au hasard) ou, dans le domaine de l'édition, le nombre d'exemplaires imprimés d'une publication.
Word origin
The noun tirage is formed from tirer and the suffix -age, while tirer ultimately traces to Latin trahere, "to pull".
Usage tips
- The usual phrase for a lottery draw is tirage au sort, with au sort specifying that the selection is random.