Donner
Example: Je vais donner un cadeau à mon ami demain.
Definition
"Donner" means to give something to someone willingly or as a gift, often implying the transfer of possession or responsibility. For example, in 'Je vais donner un cadeau à mon ami demain,' it means to give a present to a friend tomorrow.
Etymology
The French word "donner" comes from the Latin word 'donare,' meaning 'to give a gift.' Did you know that its roots relate to the concept of a 'donation' or 'gift,' emphasizing generosity? Over time, "donner" evolved in French to cover various senses of giving.
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"Donner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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