odds

US /ɑːdz/
UK /ɑːdz/
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1.

chances, probabilités

the likelihood of something happening or being the case

:
The odds are good that she will win the election.
Les chances sont bonnes qu'elle gagne l'élection.
Despite the long odds, they managed to succeed.
Malgré les faibles chances, ils ont réussi à réussir.
2.

cotes, rapports

the ratio of the amount of a bet to the amount that would be received if the bet wins

:
The bookmaker offered 3 to 1 odds on the horse.
Le bookmaker a offert une cote de 3 contre 1 sur le cheval.
He placed a bet at long odds, hoping for a big payout.
Il a placé un pari à de faibles cotes, espérant un gros gain.