English–French

“generous” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeneʁø/

Example

Il est généreux avec ses amis.

He is generous with his friends.

Illustration for généreux (generous)

How to say “generous” in French

“Generous” in French is généreux.

A full measure passed on without hesitation, describing a person's giving nature or an unusually large amount.

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

Example sentences with généreux

La communauté a fait un don généreux.

The community made a generous donation.

Tips for using généreux

  • The masculine form is généreux, while the feminine is généreuse, with a pronounced final z sound in the feminine form.

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