gage

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le gage

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

Vous pourrez récupérer votre gage après avoir payé votre dette.You'll be able to pick up your pledge after you've paid your debt.

b. security

Lucas a mis sa montre en gage pour continuer à jouer.Lucas gave his watch as security to continue playing.

c. collateral

Étant donné que la voiture est le gage du prêt, elle doit être assurée.Since the car is the collateral for the loan, it needs to be insured.

2. (evidence)

a. token

Le chevalier a gardé le mouchoir que la demoiselle lui avait donné en gage de son amour.The knight kept the handkerchief the damsel gave him as a token of her love.

b. proof

Acceptez ce cadeau comme gage de ma reconnaissance.Accept this gift as proof of my gratitude.

c. guarantee

Ce label est un gage de qualité.This label is a quality guarantee.

3. (games)

a. forfeit

Si vous ne devinez pas le mot, vous aurez un gage au prochain tour.If you don't guess the word, you'll get a forfeit on the next turn.

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