Prodiguer (en. To provide)

/pʁɔ.di.ɡe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To grant something abundantly.

He lavishes his help on all those in need.

Il prodigue son aide à tous ceux qui en ont besoin.

To distribute generously.

She lavishes compliments on her friends.

Elle prodigue des compliments à ses amis.

To spend without counting.

He devotes his time to charitable works.

Il prodigue son temps pour des œuvres caritatives.

From the Latin 'prodigare', which means 'spendthrift'.

to lavish care

To grant a lot of care and attention.

prodiger des soins

to bestow one's kindness

To show great generosity and kindness.

prodiguer sa bonté

to exert efforts

To provide a lot of efforts, often to help someone.

prodiguer des efforts

generosity

Willingness to give or share without expecting anything in return.

générosité

donation

Act of giving something, often without expectation of compensation.

donation

devotion

Dedicated attachment to a cause or person, often accompanied by sacrifices.

dévotion

To be super generous (in a casual context)

He is too lavish with his friends; he always pays the bill.

Il est trop prodigue avec ses amis, il paie toujours l'addition.

To give endlessly

When it comes to his passion, he gives without limits.

Quand il s'agit de sa passion, il prodigue sans limite.