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    Bienfaisance (en. Charity)

    /bjɛ̃.fe.zɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Benefit, act of benevolence.
    Benevolence is essential to help those in need.
    La bienfaisance est essentielle pour aider les personnes dans le besoin.
    Philanthropic activity.
    She has always been engaged in charitable works.
    Elle a toujours été engagée dans des œuvres de bienfaisance.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'beneficentia', derived from 'beneficus' meaning 'to do good'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    charitable work
    Activity or project aimed at helping others.
    oeuvre de bienfaisance
    to act with benevolence
    To intervene to help others in the name of kindness.
    agir par bienfaisance
    act of benevolence
    Action taken to improve the situation of a person or group.
    geste de bienfaisance
    charitable funds
    Donations collected to support altruistic causes.
    fonds de bienfaisance

    Related Words

    benefactor
    Person who performs acts of benevolence.
    bienfaiteur
    altruism
    Attitude of prioritizing the well-being of others.
    altruisme
    charity
    Action of giving to the most needy.
    charité

    Slang Meanings

    Doing good without expecting anything in return.
    She is involved in benevolence, helping without asking for anything.
    Elle est dans la bienfaisance, elle aide sans rien demander.
    Participating in charitable actions.
    They do benevolence on weekends by distributing food.
    Ils font de la bienfaisance le week-end en distribuant de la nourriture.