S'offrait (en. Offered)
/s‿ofʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To propose oneself as an option.
He offered himself to her as a companion.
Il s'offrait à elle comme un compagnon.
To be made available.
The trip was offered to us at a reduced price.
Le voyage s'offrait à nous à un prix réduit.
To present oneself generously.
The gift was offered unconditionally.
Le cadeau s'offrait sans condition.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'offrir,' used in a pronominal form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to treat oneself to a vacation
To give oneself the pleasure of going on vacation.
s'offrir des vacances
to indulge in luxury
To allow oneself to have something expensive or unnecessary.
s'offrir un luxe
to allow oneself a break
To take a moment of rest for oneself.
s'offrir une pause
Related Words
to offer
To give something to someone.
offrir
to suggest
To submit an idea or an offer.
proposer
to give
To convey something to someone.
donner
Slang Meanings
To treat oneself
He treated himself to a nice meal.
Il s'est offert un bon repas.
To put oneself forward
She presented herself as the best candidate.
Elle s'est offerte comme la meilleure candidate.