English–French

“alms” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃaʁite/

Example

Il a fait la charité au mendiant.

He gave alms to the beggar.

Illustration for charité (alms)

How to say “alms” in French

“Alms” in French is charité.

An open hand places food or money within reach of someone in need, turning compassion into a visible act.

Full entry for charité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with charité

Elle donne régulièrement à la charité du quartier.

She regularly donates to the neighborhood charity.

Tips for using charité

  • Charité is feminine and commonly appears as la charité or faire la charité à quelqu'un; organized giving is often faire un don.

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