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• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recevoir de l'argent ou quelque chose de précieux en échange d'un travail, d'un effort ou de services rendus, ou d'obtenir un résultat par ses actions.

A verb used to indicate the act of receiving money or something of value in return for work, effort, or services rendered.

1. Receive money for workA1formal

   To receive money in return for work or services.

   gagner (de l'argent)

   • She earns a good salary as a teacher.
   • He earned $50 for mowing the lawn.
   • They earn their living by farming.

   Synonymesbring incleargainmakenetobtainsecuretake home

2. Deserve or gainA2formal

   To gain something as a result of one's efforts or behavior.

   gagner, mériter

   • He earned the respect of his colleagues through hard work.
   • She earned a reputation for being reliable.
   • The team earned a place in the finals.

   Synonymesacquireattaindeservegainmeritobtainprocuresecurewin

   Antonymesforfeitlose

3. Generate profitB1formal

   To produce a profit or financial return.

   Générer un profit

   • The investment earned a 10% return.
   • The company earned millions last quarter.
   • His savings account earns interest every month.

   Synonymesbring ingeneratenetproducereturnyield

   Antonymeslosespendsquander