earn

gagner

Obtenir de l’argent ou une autre récompense grâce au travail ou à des efforts.

En anglais simple : To get money or another reward by working or making an effort.

• I earn money at the shop.
• She earned their respect through hard work.
• How much do you earn each month?

Comment l'utiliser : earn something by doing something (She earns money by teaching piano.)

Expressions courantes : earn money, earn a living, earn respect, earn praise

mériter

Être digne de recevoir quelque chose en raison de ses actions.

En anglais simple : To deserve something because of what you have done.

• You have earned a rest.
• After working all morning, she had earned a treat.
• They earned the right to compete in the final.

Comment l'utiliser : earn the right to do something (You have earned the right to choose.)

Synonymes : deserve, merit

Expressions courantes : earn a break, earn a rest, earn the right