Donnez (en. Give)

/dɔ.ne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

The act of passing something to someone.

Give me your opinion on this topic.

Donnez-moi votre avis sur ce sujet.

To offer something for free.

You can donate clothes to people in need.

Vous pouvez donner des vêtements aux personnes dans le besoin.

To grant or provide something.

Young talents need to be given opportunities.

Il faut donner des chances aux jeunes talents.

From Old French 'doner', derived from Latin 'donare'.

Give a shout

Express yourself clearly.

Donnez de la voix

Give me five

Hit your hand against mine to greet or celebrate.

Donnez-moi cinq

Give your tongue to the cat

Abandon your investigation or questioning.

Donnez votre langue au chat

to give

The main verb meaning to offer or transmit.

donner

donation

The act of giving, often related to material or financial goods.

donation

donor

A person who makes a donation.

donateur

To toss something

I'm going to give this old bike to my brother.

Je vais donner ce vieux vélo à mon frère.

To get out of something

He wants to give away or get rid of all his old clothes.

Il veut donner ou se débarrasser de tous ses vieux vêtements.