Volontaire (en. Voluntary)

vɔ.lã.tɛʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who offers to perform a task or service.

He is a volunteer to help with fundraising.

Il est un volontaire pour aider à la collecte de fonds.

Someone who acts without payment within an organization.

Volunteers are often volunteers in organizations.

Les bénévoles sont souvent des volontaires dans les associations.

adjective

Who acts by choice, freely.

She made a voluntary decision.

Elle a pris une décision volontaire.

Who does so intentionally.

He made a voluntary effort to arrive on time.

Il a fait un effort volontaire pour arriver à l'heure.

From Latin 'voluntarius', meaning 'who wants, of the will'.

to act voluntarily

To do something of one's own accord.

agir volontairement

shadow volunteer

A person who acts discreetly without seeking recognition.

volontaire de l'ombre

will

The power to make decisions or act.

volonté

commitment

Act of actively engaging in a cause.

engagement

Volunteer in the sense of sacrificing for others.

This guy is a true volunteer, he doesn’t hesitate to give his time.

Ce mec est un vrai volontaire, il n'hésite pas à donner de son temps.

A volunteer who is motivated and inspires others.

He is the kind of volunteer who attracts everyone with his energy.

C'est le genre de volontaire qui attire tout le monde avec son énergie.