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GAGE, GAGER
The word "gage" or the verb "gager" has several meanings in French. This lesson tells you everything about it!
Gage, mettre en gage
objet de valeur remis pour garantir le paiement d'une dette (Value object remitted to guarentie the payment of the debt)
- Ex: Mettre sa montre en gage (pawn your watch)
In France, they are municipal credits populary called " Ma Tante"wich lend money against the remittence of an object of value.
When the borrower has repaid, his property is returned to him,for a commission.
Jeux de société (Board Games)
Le gage, c'est l'action ou la pénitence que le joueur perdant doit exécuter.
The pledge is the action or penance that the losing player must perform.
Gages
Salaires ou appointements reçus par les employés : wage/salary
être le gage de (garantie de)
| Gage d'amitié | Promesse d'amitiés | Promises of friendship |
| Gage de sympathie | Témoignages de sympathie | Expressions of sympathy |
| Gage de bonne foi | Preuve de bonne foi | Proof of good faith |
| Gage de bonne santé | Promesse de bonne santé | Promises of health |
| Gage de bonne volonté. | Preuve de bonne volonté | Proof of Goodwill |
- Ex : Cet orchestre est le gage de passer une bonne soirée ( This orchestra is guarantee to have a good evening)