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    Donnèrent (en. Gave)

    /dɔ.nɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant something to someone.
    They gave gifts to their friends.
    Ils donnèrent des cadeaux à leurs amis.
    To make a donation.
    They generously donated to the charity.
    Ils donnèrent généreusement à l'association caritative.
    To transmit or yield something.
    The parents gave their house to their children.
    Les parents donnèrent leur maison à leurs enfants.

    Etymology

    The word 'donner' comes from the Latin 'donare' which means 'to give'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lend a hand
    Helping someone.
    donner un coup de main
    to give the green light
    Granting permission to do something.
    donner le feu vert
    to become overly dramatic
    To behave in an exaggerated or melodramatic way.
    donner dans le pathétique

    Related Words

    gift
    A gift or something given to someone.
    don
    donor
    A person who makes a gift.
    donateur
    donation
    The act of giving something, especially money or goods.
    donation

    Slang Meanings

    To lend a hand
    He really lent a hand with the move.
    Il a vraiment donné un coup de main avec le déménagement.
    To be generous
    He is always ready to give; he’s a generous guy.
    Il est toujours prêt à donner, c’est un gars généreux.