French dictionary
tabler/tabl/
verb · B2 · Frequency 15252
verb
Meanings
to base one's scheming on something
Typically used to express basing plans or reasoning on something.
to bet, to place a wager
Commonly used in gambling or competitions to indicate placing a bet.
Examples
Il table sur une hausse des ventes pour financer son projet.
He is counting on higher sales to fund his project.
Elle table sur l'aide de ses collègues pour terminer le dossier.
She is relying on her colleagues' help to finish the file.
Le candidat table sur le soutien des jeunes électeurs.
The candidate is counting on the support of young voters.
Grammar note
The verb tabler is fixedly used with the preposition sur to indicate basing something on or betting on something.