Présent
Example: Elle a offert un présent original pour son anniversaire.
Definition
"Présent" refers to a gift or something given voluntarily without payment in return, often to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday. It signifies an object offered to someone as a token of appreciation or affection.
Etymology
The word "présent" comes from the Old French word 'present,' which derives from the Latin 'praesentem,' meaning 'being at hand' or 'immediate.' Originally, it referred to the act of being present or a thing offered in the moment, evolving into the modern sense of a gift.
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"Présent" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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