No. 3,091 in French

pari

Bet; wager.

In a sentence

Ce pari semble risqué.
This bet seems risky.
The word 'pari' is used here to mean 'bet', referring to wagering money or something on an uncertain outcome.
Elle considère investir dans cette entreprise comme un pari sur l'avenir.
She considers investing in this company as a gamble on the future.
Here, 'pari' is metaphorically used to refer to taking a chance or decision that carries uncertainty, akin to a gamble.
Son dernier projet était un pari audacieux qui a réussi.
His last project was a bold gamble that succeeded.
'Pari' in this context refers to an endeavor or decision that involved risk but potentially high rewards.

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