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    Donner (en. Give)

    /dɔ.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provide something to someone.
    She decided to give a book to her sister.
    Elle a décidé de donner un livre à sa sœur.
    To grant something.
    He often gives his time to charitable causes.
    Il donne souvent de son temps aux œuvres caritatives.
    To occasion, produce.
    This situation can yield unexpected results.
    Cette situation peut donner des résultats inattendus.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'donare', which means 'to give a gift'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give the floor
    To grant the opportunity to express oneself.
    donner la parole
    to lend a hand
    To offer help to someone.
    donner un coup de main
    to give news
    To inform someone about a situation.
    donner des nouvelles

    Related Words

    gift
    An act of giving something without expecting anything in return.
    don
    donor
    A person who gives, often to charitable causes.
    donateur
    donation
    The act of giving something, usually in money or goods.
    donation

    Slang Meanings

    To make a donation or a favor
    He gave a pack of beer to his group of friends.
    Il a donné un pack de bière à sa bande d'amis.
    To successfully accomplish something in an impressive way
    She really gave it her all on stage, it was incredible!
    Elle a vraiment donné sur scène, c'était incroyable!