pari

bet, wager

noun pah-REE Less Common

Origin: from parier (to bet)

Usage Note

Pari means a bet or a challenge one accepts (tenir un pari = to honour a bet; faire un pari = to make a bet). The verb is parier. Note that Paris (the city) and pari are homophones — context separates them in speech. Un pari sportif refers specifically to sports betting.

Examples

"Ils ont fait un pari sur le résultat du match."

Natural Translation

They made a bet on the outcome of the match.

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