What does vainqueur in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word vainqueur in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use vainqueur in French.

The word vainqueur in French means winner, victorious, triumphant, look like a real Einstein, declare the winner, come out on top of. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vainqueur

winner

nom masculin (qui remporte la victoire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le vainqueur de la course remporte la coupe.
The winner of the race takes the cup.

victorious, triumphant

adjectif (victorieux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
L'air vainqueur, le coureur monte sur le podium.
With a triumphant air, the runner stepped onto the podium.

look like a real Einstein

locution verbale (familier, ironique (ne pas avoir l'air intelligent) (ironic)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

declare the winner

locution verbale (annoncer [qqn] comme gagnant)

come out on top of

locution verbale (finir par gagner) (slightly informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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