earn in French
earn in French is gagner, mériter — earn means to receive money in return for work done.
earn in French
gagner
(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
mériter
(transitive) To receive payment for work or for a role or position held (regardless of whether effort was applied or whether the remuneration is deserved or commensurate).
gagner
(intransitive) To receive payment for work.
What does "earn" mean?
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verb To receive money in return for work done.
"Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent."
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verb To gain something, such as respect or a reputation, through effort or merit.
"With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table."
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earn in a sentence
- Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.
- She earns a good salary as a software engineer.
- With their hard work and dedication, they earned respect and a seat at the table.
- He earned the team's trust after years of reliable work.
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What is "earn" in French?
"earn" in French is gagner, mériter. earn means: To receive money in return for work done.
How do you use "earn" in a sentence?
Example: "She earns a good salary as a software engineer." In French, "earn" is gagner, mériter.
Are there other ways to say "earn" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "earn": gagner, mériter.
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