Charitable (en. Charitable)

/ʃaʁ.ti.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

One who has a kind heart, helping others through donations or actions.

She is very charitable towards those in need.

Elle est très charitable envers les personnes dans le besoin.

One who shows kindness or leniency.

He has a charitable spirit, always ready to forgive.

Il a un esprit charitable, toujours prêt à pardonner.

Concerning charitable works.

Charitable organizations are often very active during the holidays.

Les organisations caritatives sont souvent très actives pendant les fêtes.

From Latin 'caritativus', derived from 'caritas' which means love, kindness.

charitable work

activity aimed at helping others, often through donations or services.

oeuvre charitable

charitable donation

financial or material contribution made to help others.

don charitable

charitable spirit

benevolent attitude ready to help others.

esprit charitable

altruism

Willingness to care and act for the well-being of others.

altruisme

charity

Act of kindness, helping those in need.

charité

benevolence

Action of doing good; mutual aid and support activities for the most disadvantaged.

bienfaisance

To show excessive kindness

It’s a bit too charitable on his part; he helps everyone without counting.

C'est un peu trop charitable de sa part, il aide tout le monde sans compter.

To help someone selflessly

He was really charitable in helping that homeless person.

Il était vraiment charitable en aidant ce sans-abri.