mettre en jeu

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mɛtʁ ɑ̃ ʒø/

Verb

mettre en jeu

  1. (transitive) to gamble; to offer as a prize
  2. (transitive, figuratively) to bring into play
    Synonyms: mobiliser, démontrer
  3. (transitive, figuratively) to put at stake, to risk, to involve
    Synonyms: jouer, risquer, engager
    mettre en jeu le pronostic vital ― to be life-threatening (of a disease, etc.)
    mettre en jeu son année ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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