Don (en. Don)

/dɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

What is given, a gift or an act of generosity.

He made a generous donation to the association.

Il a fait un don généreux à l'association.

A particular talent or aptitude.

She has an exceptional gift for music.

Elle a un don exceptionnel pour la musique.

From the Latin 'donum' meaning 'gift, present'.

to lend a helping hand

Helping someone with a task.

donner un coup de main

to set a good example

Acting in a way that serves as a model.

donner le bon exemple

to sell one's soul to the devil

Making ethical compromises to obtain something.

donner son âme au diable

donation

The action of giving something, often money, to a cause.

donation

donor

Person who gives a donation.

donateur

donee

Person who receives a donation.

donataire

A big gift or an expensive present.

This new phone is a real gift!

Ce nouveau téléphone est un vrai don !

Exceptional help or favor.

That amount he gave is an unexpected gift.

Ce montant qu'il a donné, c'est un don inespéré.