well-earned in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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I.gagner [ɡaɲe] VB trans

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3. gagner (acquérir):

gagner réputation, avantage
to gain
gagner deux points en Bourse
to gain two points on the stock market
il a perdu une collègue mais gagné une amie
he's lost a colleague but gained a friend
nous avons tout à gagner de cette réforme
we have everything to gain from this reform
tu ne gagneras rien à t'obstiner
you'll gain nothing by being stubborn
gagner du temps (atermoyer)
to gain time
gagner du terrain personne, armée, voiture, idées:
to gain ground (sur on)
gagner du terrain incendie:
to spread
gagner de la vitesse
to gather speed
il a gagné de l'assurance
he has gained ou grown in self-confidence
elle a gagné 5 cm en un an
she's grown 5 cm in a year
il a gagné 9 kilos
he's put on 9 kilos
l'équipe a gagné trois places
the team has moved up three places

7. gagner (se propager) incendie, maladie, troubles, chômage:

gagner lieu
to spread to

II.gagner [ɡaɲe] VB intr

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well-earned in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for well-earned in the English»French Dictionary

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Which is to say, to be fully engaged in the intellectually stimulating and fulfilling work at which one achieves well-earned success.
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She performed escort and antisubmarine operations in dangerous battle areas and returned home with three well-earned battle stars.
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He was able to obtain his well-earned century in over number forty.
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He had two gruelingly long sessions in the innings and overcame each so well that he set the seal on his well-earned reputation as one of the best bowlers ever.
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It means the well-earned leisure which is a culmination of a long career of action and achievement.
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Override was initially shocked, but congratulated him on a well-earned victory and strong competitive spirit.
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Unfortunately, he was rarely focused and often looked bored -- which gave him a well-earned reputation as a lazy, uncaring forward.
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He had a well-earned reputation for tardiness, and this led several golfers to fire him.
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Much yearns for the quiet life: the warmth of the home fire and a little well-earned luxury.
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However, the cost of hiring outside experts, no matter how well-earned, can be an added burden when they are borne entirely by the policyholder.
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