English–French

“volunteering” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/benevola/

Example

Je fais du bénévolat le week-end.

I do volunteer work on weekends.

Illustration for bénévolat (volunteering)

How to say “volunteering” in French

“Volunteering” in French is bénévolat.

A willing pair of hands supporting a cause without a paycheck.

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

Example sentences with bénévolat

Après sa retraite, elle a commencé le bénévolat.

After her retirement, she started doing volunteer work.

Tips for using bénévolat

  • The usual phrase is faire du bénévolat, with the partitive article du rather than a direct English-style object.

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