Definitions

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  • noun See jetton.

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  • noun A counter or token.

Etymologies

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From French jeton.

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Examples

  • Tuesday, August 31, 2004 un jeton un jeton (zhuh-toh) noun, masculine

    un jeton - French Word-A-Day 2004

  • "Non," I said pointing to the coin slot, "Il y a un jeton dedans."

    un jeton - French Word-A-Day 2004

  • Tuesday, August 31, 2004 un jeton un jeton (zhuh-toh) noun, masculine

    French Word-A-Day: 2004

  • Also: un jeton de caddie = a token for a shopping cart

    un jeton - French Word-A-Day 2004

  • Lacking a one euro coin, you can use a jeton* provided by most supermarkets.

    un jeton - French Word-A-Day 2004

  • Expressions: un faux jeton = a hypocrite toucher ses jetons = to draw one's fees avoir les jetons = to have the jitters

    un jeton - French Word-A-Day 2004

  • Expressions: un faux jeton = a hypocrite toucher ses jetons = to draw one's fees avoir les jetons = to have the jitters

    Mode d'Emploi 2004

  • But this time I had inserted a jeton instead of real money.

    French Word-A-Day: 2004

  • I am not one of those people, but someone who tends to lose jetons, so it was no surprise that the last time I entered the supermarket with a "J'ai besoin d'un jeton" * request the manager flashed a "Not vous again!" look.

    French Word-A-Day: 2004

  • I am not one of those people, but someone who tends to lose jetons, so it was no surprise that the last time I entered the supermarket with a "J'ai besoin d'un jeton" * request the manager flashed a "Not vous again!" look.

    Mode d'Emploi 2004

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