Offrait (en. Offered)

/ofʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To give something as an offer.
He offered his help to anyone in need.
Il offrait son aide à quiconque en avait besoin.
To present something to someone.
She offered flowers to her mother for her birthday.
Elle offrait des fleurs à sa mère pour son anniversaire.
To make a product or service available.
The company offered new features with its software.
L'entreprise offrait de nouvelles fonctionnalités avec son logiciel.
To propose an opportunity or chance.
This scholarship offered opportunities for study abroad.
Cette bourse offrait des possibilités d'étude à l'étranger.
To provide as an option.
The restaurant offered a vegetarian menu.
Le restaurant offrait un menu végétarien.

Etymology

From the verb 'offrir', from Latin 'offerre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a gift
To give a gift to someone.
offrir un cadeau
to treat oneself to a break
To take time to rest.
s'offrir une pause
to offer a service
To provide help or a service to someone.
offrir un service
to offer apologies
To express regrets or apologies to someone.
offrir des excuses

Related Words

to offer
To propose something to someone.
offrir
offering
Gift, often of a religious nature.
offrande
giver
Person who offers something.
offreur

Slang Meanings

To make an interesting offer.
He decided to give her a surprise trip.
Il a décidé de lui offrir un voyage surprise.
To offer something selflessly.
He always offered without expecting anything in return.
Il a toujours offert sans rien attendre en retour.