ante

noun AHN-teh Rare

Origin: Latin ante, 'before'

Also means

stake (in poker)

Usage Note

L'ante in French refers specifically to the compulsory bet placed before cards are dealt in poker and certain other card games, borrowed from English poker terminology. It is a niche term used primarily in gaming contexts. The phrase monter l'ante (to raise the ante/stakes) is sometimes used figuratively for raising the pressure in a negotiation or conflict.

Examples

"Chaque joueur a mis son ante avant la donne."

Natural Translation

Each player put in their ante before the deal.

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