Also means
wild card, trump card (figurative)
Usage Note
Joker entered French from English and refers to the wild card in a deck of cards. Figuratively, jouer son joker means to play one's trump card or use a last resort. It is also used in game shows where a contestant can use a lifeline.
Examples
"Il a joué son joker pour passer."
Natural Translation
He played his wild card to pass.
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