game

• Décrit une personne prête à essayer quelque chose de nouveau ou à prendre des risques ; également utilisé pour une personne enthousiaste et disposée à agir.

Describes someone who is willing to try new things or take risks; also used to describe a person who is eager and ready for an activity.

1. Willing to tryB2informal

   Ready and willing to do something new, difficult, or risky.

   Prêt à tenter

   • She's game for a hike this weekend.
   • He's always game to try new foods.
   • Are you game for a challenge?

   Synonymesdisposedeagerenthusiasticinclinedkeenpreparedreadywilling

   Antonymesafraidaversecautiousfearfulreluctanttimidunwilling

2. Injured or lameC1formalbritish

   Describing a leg or limb that is injured, stiff, or not functioning properly.

   blessé, estropié (membre)

   • The horse had a game leg after the race.
   • He walked with a slight limp due to his game knee.
   • The dog's game paw prevented it from running.

   Synonymescrippleddisabledgammyhurtinjuredlame

• Nom désignant une activité ou un sport impliquant des compétences, des connaissances ou le hasard, généralement pratiqués pour le plaisir ou la compétition et régis par un ensemble de règles.

A noun referring to an activity or sport involving skill, knowledge, or chance, typically played for enjoyment or competition, and governed by a set of rules.

1. Activity for funA1formal

   An activity or sport that people play for enjoyment, often with rules.

   Jeu (activité ludique)

   • Children love to play board games on rainy days.
   • We played a game of chess last night.
   • Video games are very popular among teenagers.

   Synonymesamusementcontestdiversionentertainmentmatchpastimeplayrecreationsport

2. Competition or matchA1formal

   A structured contest or competition between individuals or teams.

   Partie, match, rencontre

   • The football game ended in a tie.
   • She won the tennis game with a powerful serve.
   • The championship game will be broadcast live.

   Synonymesboutclashcompetitioncontestfixturematchmatchupmeettie

3. Wild animals huntedB2formal

   Wild animals or birds that are hunted for sport or food.

   Gibier

   • The hunter tracked game through the forest.
   • Deer and pheasants are common game in this region.
   • Game reserves protect endangered species from poaching.

   Synonymespreyquarry

4. Trick or schemeB2informal

   A secret plan or strategy, often used to deceive or gain advantage.

   Manigance, stratagème

   • He's playing a game with her emotions.
   • I'm tired of your mind games.
   • The politician's game was exposed by the media.

   Synonymesartificedeceptiondevicemaneuverplotployruseschemestratagemtrickwile

   Antonymescandorfranknesshonestyopennesssincerity

• Verbe désignant l'action de jouer à un jeu ou de participer à une activité compétitive, impliquant souvent stratégie ou habileté, ou encore de manipuler ou tromper pour obtenir un avantage.

A verb used to indicate the act of playing a game or engaging in a competitive activity, often involving strategy or skill.

1. Play video gamesA2informal

   To play electronic games, especially on a computer or console.

   jouer aux jeux vidéo

   • He games for hours every evening.
   • She loves gaming with her friends online.
   • They gamed together until late at night.

2. Manipulate a systemB2informal

   To exploit rules or systems for personal advantage, often in a dishonest way.

   Exploiter un système

   • He tried to game the system by using multiple accounts.
   • Some companies game the tax laws to avoid paying.
   • She gamed the algorithm to get more views on her video.

   Synonymesabusecircumventengineerexploitfiddlemaneuvermanipulaterigschemework