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"parier"

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: to bet, wager

Je te parie qu'il sera en retard - I bet he'll be late

As-tu jamais parié sur un cheval ? - Have you ever bet on a horse?

Elles sont fatiguées, je parie - I bet they're tired; They're tired, I'd wager

Related: un pari - bet, wager, betting

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Pronunciation: [pa ryay]Audio Link

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