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l'enjeu

the stakes

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the stakes Often used in the plural, les enjeux, meaning “the stakes.” In the singular, it can mean “what is at stake” or “the issue at hand.”
FR: Il faut comprendre l'enjeu avant de prendre une décision.
EN: You have to understand what is at stake before making a decision.

L'enjeu ultime du chevalier est de n'avoir d'épée ni à la main ni dans le cœur.

The knight’s ultimate goal is to have neither a sword in his hand nor one in his heart.

— Hero (2002)

Tu peux me rappeler quel est l'enjeu ?

Can you remind me what the issue is?

Ces filles sont devenues l'enjeu central de l'élection.

These girls have become the central issue of the election.

— Article 15 (2019)

L'enjeu est capital.

The stakes are high.

Quand tu es en bas, tu ne vois pas l'enjeu.

When you're at the bottom, you don't see what's at stake.

— Le Maître d'armes (2006)

L'enjeu ne doit pas disparaître !

The stakes must not disappear!

— Porco Rosso (1992)

Quel est l'enjeu ?

What is at stake?