English–French

“donation” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dɔ̃/

Example

Il a fait un don à la banque alimentaire.

He made a donation to the food bank.

Illustration for don (donation)

How to say “donation” in French

“Donation” in French is don.

A personal resource, such as money, goods, or time, deliberately placed in another person's hands without seeking payment.

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

Example sentences with don

Elle a fait un don en ligne pour soutenir l'association.

She made an online donation to support the organization.

Tips for using don

  • Don is masculine, and the usual verb pattern is faire un don à une association, not donner un don.

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