rouge et noir
Definition
Noun: A gambling card game, also known as Trente et Quarante, in which players bet on which of two rows of cards (one red, one black) will have a total point value closer to a certain number (specifically, a count not exceeding 31), or on the color of the first card dealt.
Usage
The term "rouge et noir" refers specifically to the classic casino card game. * The high-stakes table in the corner was dedicated to rouge et noir. * He preferred the strategic simplicity of rouge et noir over other casino games.
Advanced Usage
- The name "rouge et noir" (French for "red and black") directly describes the two betting options on the color of the winning row.
- The game is historically significant and was particularly popular in European casinos in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Variants and Related Words
- Trente et Quarante (n): The alternative and more formal name for the same game, meaning "thirty and forty" in French, which references the target counts.
Synonyms
- Trente et Quarante: This is a direct synonym, being the other primary name for the identical game.
Related Phrases
- To bet on rouge: To wager that the red row will win.
- To bet on noir: To wager that the black row will win.
Noun
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a card game in which two rows of cards are dealt and players can bet on the color of the cards or on which row will have a count nearer some number
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