remporter

to win

verb rahm-por-TEH Rare

Also means

to take away

Usage Note

Remporter literally means 'to carry back' but in modern usage primarily means to win a prize, victory, or success: remporter un trophée, remporter les élections. It implies carrying off something earned, making it more triumphant in tone than the plain gagner. The literal 'carry back' sense (remporter ses affaires, to take one's things back) still exists but is less common.

Examples

"Notre équipe a remporté le match."

Natural Translation

Our team won the match.

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