Généreuses (en. Generous)
[ʒe.ne.ʁøz]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
One who shows great kindness of spirit by giving something to others.
She is known for her generous acts towards charitable organizations.
Elle est connue pour ses gestes généreuses envers les œuvres de charité.
Refers to a person who has a great capacity to give without expecting anything in return.
Her generous nature makes her a valuable friend.
Sa nature généreuses fait d'elle une amie précieuse.
One who offers a lot, especially in terms of resources.
The portions in this restaurant are really generous.
Les portions dans ce restaurant sont vraiment généreuses.
Etymology
From Latin 'generosus', meaning noble or of good lineage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a generous hand
to offer help or support selflessly.
une main généreuse
act with generosity
to have altruistic or charitable behavior.
agir avec générosité
a generous heart
a compassionate and caring personality.
un cœur généreux
Related Words
generosity
Quality of a person who gives freely.
générosité
generator
A person who produces or causes something.
génerateur
generous
Masculine synonym of the word 'generous'.
généreux
Slang Meanings
To have a big heart.
She always makes donations. Honestly, she is generous to the max.
Elle fait toujours des dons. Franchement, elle est généreuse au max.
To be very open to sharing.
He is too generous for his own good.
Il est trop généreux pour son propre bien.