enjeu
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stake, wager, stake, issue at stake
/ɑ̃ʒø/
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The thing a person stands to gain or lose.
Examples
L’enjeu du vote dépasse le budget.
More than the budget is at stake in the vote.
Les enjeux seront partagés entre les gagnants.
The stakes will be divided among the winners.
Il faut comprendre les enjeux de cette réforme.
We need to understand what is at stake in this reform.
La liberté de la presse est un enjeu majeur.
Press freedom is a major issue at stake.
Ce match a un enjeu énorme pour l’équipe.
There is a great deal at stake for the team in this match.
Similar words
mise
pari
intérêt
cave
importance
portée
objectif
Meanings
Examples
Chaque joueur pose son enjeu sur la table.
Each player puts their stake on the table.
Il a perdu son enjeu à la première partie.
He lost his stake in the first game.
L’enjeu est de dix euros par personne.
The stake is ten euros per person.
Les enjeux seront partagés entre les gagnants.
The stakes will be divided among the winners.
Elle a refusé d’augmenter son enjeu.
She refused to raise her stake.
Examples
La sécurité des enfants est le principal enjeu.
The children’s safety is the main thing at stake.
Il faut comprendre les enjeux de cette réforme.
We need to understand what is at stake in this reform.
L’enjeu du vote dépasse le budget.
More than the budget is at stake in the vote.
Ce match a un enjeu énorme pour l’équipe.
There is a great deal at stake for the team in this match.
La liberté de la presse est un enjeu majeur.
Press freedom is a major issue at stake.
Similar words
intérêt
objectif
portée
importance
FAQ
What does enjeu mean outside gambling?
It names what may be gained or lost through a decision or event.
Is enjeu masculine or feminine?
It is masculine: un enjeu.
What is the plural of enjeu?
How does enjeu differ from problème?
An enjeu is what is at stake; a problème is a difficulty to solve.
Can enjeu refer to money?
Yes. In a game it can be the money staked.
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