Donnerais (en. Would give)

/dɔ.ne.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To express an offer or to transmit something to someone.

I would give this book to my friend if he wanted it.

Je donnerais ce livre à mon ami s'il le voulait.

To make oneself available to someone to provide something.

If I had a little more money, I would donate to a charity.

Si j'avais un peu plus d'argent, je donnerais à une œuvre de charité.

To propose or indicate a future action conditionally.

I would give advice if you asked me.

Je donnerais des conseils si tu me le demandais.

From the ancient verb 'donner,' of Latin origin 'dare.'

I would give my life for you.

I am ready to sacrifice everything for you.

Je donnerais ma vie pour toi

Would one give bread to a hungry person?

It is logical to help those in need.

Donnerait-on du pain à un affamé?

To hit the nail on the head.

To achieve exactly what one aimed for.

Donner dans le mille

donner

To transmit something to someone.

donner

donation

The act of giving, usually in a charitable context.

donation

donor

A person who gives, often in a charitable context.

donateur

To provide a service or lend a hand.

If you want, I would give you a hand with your move.

Si tu veux, je te donnerais un coup de main pour ton déménagement.

To do a favor without expecting anything in return.

In this matter, I would indeed lend a helping hand.

Dans cette affaire, je donnerais bien un coup de pouce.