For a game or competition:
* Gagner: This is the most common and general way to say "won" in French.
* Example: "J'ai gagné le jeu." (I won the game.)
* Remporter: This is slightly more formal than "gagner" and is often used for more important wins.
* Example: "L'équipe a remporté le championnat." (The team won the championship.)
For something you've acquired:
* Obtenir: This means "to obtain" and can be used when you've won something through effort or luck.
* Example: "J'ai obtenu un prix." (I won a prize.)
* Gagner: This can also be used in this context, but "obtenir" is more specific to winning something.
For a victory in a war or battle:
* Gagner: This can be used, but other options exist, like:
* Remporter la victoire: (To win the victory)
* Triompher: (To triumph)
The best translation depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.