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    Charité (en. Charity)

    /ʃa.ʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Assistance provided to people in need.
    Charity is essential to support the most deprived.
    La charité est essentielle pour soutenir les plus démunis.
    A feeling of kindness towards others.
    He acts out of charity, expecting nothing in return.
    Il agit par charité, sans rien attendre en retour.
    Organization or association providing aid.
    She works for a charity that fights against poverty.
    Elle travaille pour une charité qui lutte contre la pauvreté.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caritas', meaning 'love', 'kindness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Charity begins at home.
    It is important to take care of oneself before helping others.
    charité bien ordonnée commence par soi-même
    to show charity
    To demonstrate kindness and generosity towards others.
    faire preuve de charité

    Related Words

    volunteering
    Unpaid activity serving others.
    bénévolat
    donation
    Gift given out of charity.
    don
    altruism
    Tendency to care about the well-being of others.
    altruisme

    Slang Meanings

    To be charitable
    He is charitable, always ready to help others.
    Il est charité, toujours prêt à aider les autres.
    Charity in action
    His project is truly charity in action.
    Son projet est vraiment une charité en action.