Also means
stake (in poker)
Usage Note
L'ante in French refers specifically to the compulsory bet placed before cards are dealt in poker and certain other card games, borrowed from English poker terminology. It is a niche term used primarily in gaming contexts. The phrase monter l'ante (to raise the ante/stakes) is sometimes used figuratively for raising the pressure in a negotiation or conflict.
Examples
"Chaque joueur a mis son ante avant la donne."
Natural Translation
Each player put in their ante before the deal.

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