Offraient (en. Offered)

[ofʁɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To give something to someone, to propose a gift or a service.
They offered flowers to the guests.
Ils offraient des fleurs aux invités.
To make available, to provide.
The restaurant offered a special menu for the holidays.
Le restaurant offrait un menu spécial pour les fêtes.
To highlight an opportunity or a possibility.
The conference offered many networking opportunities.
La conférence offrait de nombreuses opportunités de réseautage.

Etymology

From Latin 'offerre', meaning 'to present, to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a gift
To give a present to someone.
offrir un cadeau
to offer one’s help
To propose one's assistance.
offrir son aide
to offer a service
To provide a service or support.
offrir un service

Related Words

to offer
Verb meaning to give or to propose.
offrir
offering
The act of giving, often in a religious or symbolic context.
offrande
giver
A person who offers something.
offreur

Slang Meanings

To propose something informally.
He offered the info to his friends.
Il a offrait l'info à ses potes.
To make a suggestion that may seem too generous.
That offer was an incredible giving!
Cette offre, c'était d'un offrait incroyable !