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gamble in French

gamble in French is jeu de hasard, pari, hasarder — gamble means to bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.

gamble in French

jeu de hasard
noun
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
pari
noun
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
hasarder
verb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
parier
verb
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

What does "gamble" mean?

  1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
    "They gambled away their savings at the casino."
  2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
    "She gambled on the new business idea despite the risk."
  3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.
    "Moving to a new city with no job lined up was a real gamble."

gamble in a sentence

  • They gambled away their savings at the casino.
  • He likes to gamble on horse races every weekend.
  • She gambled on the new business idea despite the risk.
  • Moving to a new city with no job lined up was a real gamble.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gamble" in French?

"gamble" in French is jeu de hasard, pari, hasarder. gamble means: To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.

How do you use "gamble" in a sentence?

Example: "They gambled away their savings at the casino." In French, "gamble" is jeu de hasard, pari, hasarder.

Are there other ways to say "gamble" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "gamble": jeu de hasard, pari, hasarder, parier.

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