gagner son pain

French

Etymology

Literally, “to earn one's bread”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡa.ɲe sɔ̃ pɛ̃/

• France (Lyon)

  (file)

• Audio

  (file)

Verb

gagner son pain

1. to earn one's corn, to earn a living, to make a living

   Synonyms: gagner sa croûte, gagner sa vie, gagner son bifteck

Conjugation

• see gagner

Related terms

• gagne-pain

See also

• faire son beurre
• faire bouillir la marmite