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    Donné (en. Given)

    /dɔne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that has been assigned or determined.
    We have a given budget for this project.
    Nous avons un budget donné pour ce projet.
    Refers to a situation or fact that is assumed to be true.
    In this context, the state of the economy is an important given.
    Dans ce contexte, l'état de l'économie est un donné important.
    A fact or condition considered established.
    We must start from this given to move forward.
    Il faut partir de ce donné pour avancer.

    Etymology

    From the verb donner, which comes from the Latin 'donare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To any given
    In all circumstances.
    À tout donné
    Something given
    A known or accepted fact.
    Quelque chose de donné
    On a given
    Concerning specific information.
    Sur un donné

    Related Words

    To give
    To grant or provide something.
    donner
    Gift
    What is offered without expectation of return.
    don

    Slang Meanings

    To offer unconditionally.
    He gave it all in his account.
    Il a tout donné dans son récit.
    To be in a situation of owing something.
    He is really giving towards his friends; he never counts.
    Il est vraiment donné envers ses amis, il ne compte jamais.