Question 1

What is the etymology of thr French word "jeton"?

Accepted Answer

see jet, -on and m=yes see 'rejeton'. It appears with the botanical sense of 'shoot, sprout', (1394) 'piece of metal or ivory used for calculating' which corresponds to a wooden ball ['bille'], which also has the sense of 'false money, coin of little value', it's not worth a ball, it's not worth a round.

Question 2

What does "jeton" mean in French?

Accepted Answer

A flat, usually round piece of metal, ivory, etc., formerly used for calculating sums and still used for marking and paying in games.
A metal token given to persons present at a session or assembly, which allowed them to receive compensation.
A fixed annual sum allocated to the administrators of joint-stock companies and certain companies, in remuneration of their functions.
A coin.

Question 3

What is the plural of the French word "jeton"?

Accepted Answer

jetons

Question 4

What is the translation of "jeton" into english?

Accepted Answer

token

jeton

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