"les jeux sont faits" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /leɪ ˌʒɜː sɒ̃ ˈfeɪ/ [UK]
Rhymes: -eɪ Etymology: Borrowed from French les jeux sont faits (literally “the games are made”). Earliest use found in James Joyce (1882–1941) in the 1920s. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|les jeux sont faits|lit=the games are made}} French les jeux sont faits (literally “the games are made”) Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=les jeux sont faits}} les jeux sont faits
  1. (gambling) In roulette, the call made by the croupier as the wheel is set in motion. Categories (topical): Gambling Synonyms: no more bets, the stakes are set, rien ne va plus Related terms: faites vos jeux
    Sense id: en-les_jeux_sont_faits-en-phrase-2PInl-ML Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Topics: gambling, games
  2. (idiomatic) Things have reached an irreversible point; you cannot go back now that you have done something. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: the die is cast
    Sense id: en-les_jeux_sont_faits-en-phrase-vDtubvrc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45

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