jeu de hasard — meaning in English

English meaning

• gamble verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
• gambling noun The activity of betting money on games, sports, or other uncertain events, mixing skill and luck.

Senses

jeu de hasard is used for these senses in English:

• gamble A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
• gambling An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.
• game of chance (games, probability) A game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables (chance and luck) rather than strictly by strategy.

gamble — full definition

1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.

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