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gaining

/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

gaining back

Translations

gaininggerund / present participle

/ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is becoming greater or increasing.

croissantS’emploie pour exprimer une augmentation progressive.

The gaining momentum of the campaign was evident as crowds grew larger each day.

L’élan croissant de la campagne était évident à mesure que la foule grandissait chaque jour.

Additional translations

en augmentationTour plus descriptif, fréquent dans les contextes statistiques ou journalistiques.

Synonyms

adding (on)

gaining ground

making headway

thriving

gainingnoun

gainings

acquisitionSens abstrait : action d’obtenir ou de se procurer quelque chose.

The gaining of new skills can significantly enhance one's career prospects.

L’acquisition de nouvelles compétences peut améliorer considérablement les perspectives de carrière.

gainAu sens de bénéfice, profit ou avantage obtenu.

The regulator seized the company’s illegal gainings.

Le régulateur a saisi les gains illégaux de l’entreprise.

Additional translations

gainsS’emploie surtout au pluriel dans ce sens, plus rare en anglais moderne.

Synonyms

gainverb

gaining

Gerund

gained

Past Simple

gained

Past Participle

gaining

Gerund

/ɡeɪn/

gagnerDans le sens d’obtenir, d’acquérir ou de tirer un avantage.

She gained a lot of experience working in the industry.

Elle a gagné beaucoup d’expérience en travaillant dans ce secteur.

augmenterDans le sens d’augmenter en quantité, en taille ou en degré.

The stock gained 5% in value over the last month.

L’action a augmenté de 5 % en valeur au cours du mois dernier.

atteindreDans le sens d’arriver à une destination, souvent avec effort.

They gained the summit after a long and arduous climb.

Ils ont atteint le sommet après une longue et difficile ascension.

avancerSe dit d’une montre ou d’une horloge qui avance.

This cheap wristwatch gains nearly five minutes every day.

Cette montre bon marché avance de près de cinq minutes par jour.

Synonyms

Antonyms

gainingsnoun

gaining

gainings

bénéficesSurtout dans le registre comptable et financier.

The company's gainings for the quarter exceeded expectations.

Les bénéfices de l'entreprise pour le trimestre ont dépassé les attentes.

Additional translations

gainsSens plus général : ce qui est acquis ou obtenu.

Synonyms

Definitions

gaininggerund / present participle

Increasing in amount, size, or intensity; becoming greater.

The gaining momentum of the campaign was evident as crowds grew larger each day.

gainingnoun

The act or process of acquiring or obtaining something, especially an increase in wealth, resources, or advantage.

The gaining of new skills can significantly enhance one's career prospects.

Profits or advantages obtained; earnings.

The regulator seized the company2s illegal gainings.

gainverb

To obtain or secure something desired, favorable, or profitable.

She gained a lot of experience working in the industry.

To increase in amount, size, or degree.

The stock gained 5% in value over the last month.

To reach or arrive at a destination, especially with effort.

They gained the summit after a long and arduous climb.

Of a timepiece, to run fast, showing a time later than the correct time.

This cheap wristwatch gains nearly five minutes every day.

gainingsnoun

Profits or earnings obtained from a business or investment.

The company's gainings for the quarter exceeded expectations.

The act of acquiring or receiving something beneficial.

The gainings from the charity event were donated to the local shelter.