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French Word of the Day: Martingale

The Local explains the versatile French term martingale, which can be applied across various contexts including gambling, politics, and horse-riding.

By 8 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET Updated 8 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET

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According to The Local, the French word martingale is a versatile term that can be utilised across a wide variety of contexts.

The publication notes that the expression finds application in fields as diverse as gambling, politics, and horse-riding.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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