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    Généreuse (en. Generous)

    /ʒeneʁøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who gives a lot or shares willingly.
    She is always generous with her friends.
    Elle est toujours généreuse avec ses amis.
    Which is in large quantity.
    He made a generous donation to the association.
    Il a fait un don généreux à l'association.
    One who shows kindness or benevolence.
    His response was very generous.
    Sa réponse a été très généreuse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'generosus', which means 'noble, elevated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show generosity
    To show a willingness to give to others.
    faire preuve de générosité
    to have a generous heart
    To be naturally inclined to help others.
    avoir un cœur généreux
    generous donation
    A donation made selflessly, often in large quantities.
    don généreux

    Related Words

    generosity
    The quality of being generous.
    générosité
    generously
    In a generous manner.
    généreusement
    generous friend
    A friend who is always ready to give or help.
    généreuse amie

    Slang Meanings

    Generous like a cow
    She gives you everything, she's generous like a cow!
    Elle te donne tout, c'est généreuse comme une vache !
    She's not stingy
    She shares what she has, she's not stingy.
    Elle partage ce qu'elle a, ce n'est pas une radine.