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gain

gain, profit

noun GAHN Rare
Numbers & Measures Money

Origin: Old French gaaignier (to earn, win)

Usage Note

Gain refers to a financial profit or an advantage won — un gain de temps (a time saving) is a very common phrase. The plural les gains often means earnings or winnings. The related verb is gagner (to earn, to win), making gain its direct nominal counterpart.

Examples

"Ce projet représente un gain de temps considérable."

Natural Translation

This project represents a considerable time saving.

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