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    Donne (en. Given)

    /dɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act or gesture of giving.
    The giving of this charity work was a success.
    La donne de cette œuvre de charité a été un succès.
    The conditions or circumstances of a situation.
    The situation changed with the arrival of new investors.
    La donne a changé avec l'arrivée de nouveaux investisseurs.
    verb
    The verb donner in the past participle.
    He gave a book to his friend.
    Il a donné un livre à son ami.

    Etymology

    The word 'donne' comes from the verb 'donner', from the Latin 'donare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give and receive
    To exchange things or services with someone.
    donner et recevoir
    give the best of oneself
    To do one's best in a situation.
    donner le meilleur de soi-même
    lend a hand
    To help someone.
    donner un coup de main

    Related Words

    give
    To provide something to someone.
    donner
    donor
    A person who makes a donation.
    donateur
    donation
    An action of giving something for free.
    donation

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a free or generous act.
    This guy does good gives, he often gives meals.
    Ce gars fait des bonnes dones, il donne souvent des repas.
    Used to indicate that one offers or proposes something.
    He made a give of his old music equipment.
    Il a fait une donne de son vieux matériel de musique.