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    Donation (en. Donation)

    /dɔn.a.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Transfer of a sum of money or a good free of charge.
    Donations to this charity organization increase every year.
    Les donations à cette organisation caritative augmentent chaque année.
    Action of giving a good without expecting anything in return.
    Her donation of books to the library was greatly appreciated.
    Sa donation de livres à la bibliothèque a été très appréciée.
    A specific gift made to an institution or a cause.
    She made a donation in memory of her late husband.
    Elle a fait une donation en mémoire de son défunt mari.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'donatio', which means 'action of giving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in-kind donation
    Donation of a material good rather than money.
    donation en nature
    non-profit donation
    Donation intended for an organization that is non-profit.
    donation à but non lucratif
    monthly donation
    Regular payment made every month.
    donation mensuelle

    Related Words

    donor
    Person who makes a donation.
    donateur
    recipient
    Person or organization that receives a donation.
    receveur
    benefactor
    Person who makes donations to help others.
    bienfaiteur

    Slang Meanings

    Donation party
    He organized a donation party to encourage people to give.
    Il a organisé une fête des dons pour encourager les gens à donner.
    Small donation
    She made a small donation to the fundraising campaign.
    Elle a fait un petit don à la collecte de fonds.