Cadeaux (en. Gifts)

[ka.do]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Objects given to a person on the occasion of a special event, such as a birthday or Christmas.

I bought gifts for my mother's birthday.

J'ai acheté des cadeaux pour l'anniversaire de ma mère.

Symbols of generosity and sharing.

Gifts are a way to show love.

Les cadeaux sont une manière de montrer l'amour.

Items offered without expecting anything in return.

Giving gifts is a beautiful tradition.

Donner des cadeaux est une belle tradition.

The word 'cadeaux' comes from Old French 'cadeau', itself derived from Latin 'capitulum', meaning 'small gift' or 'donation'.

to give a gift

To give an object to someone.

faire un cadeau

poisoned gift

A gift that seems good but hides a drawback.

cadeau empoisonné

Christmas gifts

Gifts exchanged during the Christmas holiday.

cadeaux de Noël

to give

To offer something to someone.

donner

to receive

To accept something from someone.

recevoir

offering

The act of giving something as a gift.

offrande

A surprise gift

He gave me a surprise gift for my promotion.

Il m'a fait un cadeau surprise pour ma promotion.

Last-minute gift

I bought a last-minute gift before the party.

J'ai acheté un cadeau de dernière minute avant la fête.