French Expression · Advanced
Un enjeu
A stake / A challenge / An issue (at stake)
Pronunciation: uhn ahn-JEUH
Meaning
Something that can be gained or lost, or a significant issue to be considered.
Example
La protection de l'environnement est un enjeu majeur pour notre société.
Environmental protection is a major stake for our society.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un enjeu out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.