stake

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens : un bâton pointu ou un poteau planté dans le sol ; un intérêt financier ou personnel dans une entreprise ; ou une somme d'argent mise en jeu dans un pari.

A noun with multiple meanings: a pointed stick or post driven into the ground; a financial or personal interest in a venture; or the amount of money wagered in a bet.

1. Pointed stick or postB1formal

   A strong wooden or metal post with a pointed end, driven into the ground as a support or marker.

   Pieu

   • They drove a stake into the ground to support the young tree.
   • The tent was secured with metal stakes.
   • The surveyor placed a stake to mark the property boundary.

   Synonymespalepegpicketpolepostspike

2. Financial interest or investmentB2formal

   A share or financial involvement in a business, project, or venture.

   participation financière

   • He owns a 30% stake in the company.
   • The investors increased their stake in the startup.
   • She sold her stake in the business for a large profit.

   Synonymesclaimequityinterestinvestmentinvolvementportionshare

3. Risk or something at riskB2formal

   Something that is risked or gambled, especially in a competitive situation.

   Enjeu (ce qui est risqué)

   • There is a lot at stake in this negotiation.
   • The team played with high stakes in the final match.
   • His reputation is at stake if the project fails.

   Synonymesantebethazardinvestmentpledgeriskventurewager

4. Bet or wagerB1informal

   The amount of money or something of value that is risked in a bet or gamble.

   Mise (pari)

   • He placed a large stake on the horse to win.
   • The stakes in the poker game were very high.
   • She doubled her stake after winning the first round.

   Synonymesantebethazardpledgewager

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de délimiter un terrain avec des piquets, ou pour revendiquer ou affirmer quelque chose comme sien, souvent avec une nuance de risque ou d'investissement.

A verb used to indicate the act of marking an area with stakes, or to assert or claim something as one's own, often with a sense of risk or investment.

1. Risk or wagerB2formal

   To risk something of value on the outcome of a situation or event.

   Miser, risquer

   • He staked his entire fortune on the business venture.
   • She staked her reputation on the success of the project.
   • They staked their claim to the land by building a fence.

   Synonymesbetchancegamblehazardriskventurewager

2. Mark or claimB2formal

   To mark an area or assert ownership or rights over something.

   délimiter, revendiquer (un terrain, un droit)

   • The miners staked their claim in the gold rush.
   • He staked out a piece of land for his garden.
   • She staked her position in the debate with strong arguments.

   Synonymesassertclaimdeclaredefinedemarcateestablishmarkreservesecure