gage — meaning in English
French → English · translate English → French instead
English meaning
- collateral noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
- forfeit verb To lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.
- pawn verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
- pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
- token noun A small object, coin, or piece of metal or plastic used in place of money, such as for a subway turnstile or arcade machine.
Senses
gage is used for these senses in English:
- collateral (finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.
- forfeit Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
- pawn (rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
- pledge (law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
- token Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith.
collateral — full definition
- noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
- adj Secondary or incidental, alongside the main effect or target.
forfeit — full definition
- verb To lose or give up something as a penalty for breaking a rule or agreement.
- noun Something lost or given up as a penalty.