enjeu

/ɑ̃.ʒø/enjeu
1.
nounmasculineSing

stakes

what is at stake / what’s at risk / the issue at hand

On ne peut pas se louper, l'enjeu est trop important.

We can't mess up, the stakes are too high.

2.
nounmasculineSing

stake

bet (amount put at stake in a game)

Il a doublé l'enjeu avant de tirer les cartes.

He doubled the stake before drawing the cards.