faites vos jeux

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French faites vos jeux (literally “make your bets”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌfeɪt vəʊ ˈʒɜː/, /ˌfɛt vəʊ ˈʒɜː/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌfɛt voʊ ˈʒɜ/

Phrase

faites vos jeux

  1. (gambling) In roulette, the call made by the croupier when gamblers can place their bets.
    Synonym: place your bets

French

Etymology

Literally “make your games, your bets”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛt vo ʒø/
  • Rhymes: -ø

Phrase

faites vos jeux

  1. (gambling) place your bets, faites vos jeux (call made by the croupier)
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