gagne

/ɡaɲ/gagner
1.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

win (a game, competition, or prize)

Elle gagne toujours à ce jeu de société.

She always wins at this board game.

Synonyms:remporter, battre
2.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

earn (money, a salary)

Il gagne bien sa vie en travaillant comme ingénieur.

He earns a good living working as an engineer.

Synonyms:toucher, percevoir
3.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

gain/obtain (time, advantage, ground)

On gagne du temps en prenant le métro direct.

You save time by taking the direct subway.

4.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

reach (a place)

Elle gagne la gare en dix minutes à pied.

She reaches the station in ten minutes on foot.

5.
verbInd1stPresSing1,3

spread (an idea, feeling, disease — to extend over an area or among people)

La rumeur gagne rapidement la ville.

The rumor is spreading quickly through the town.

Synonyms:se propager, s'étendre
gagne - French Definition & Examples