French word

caritatif

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁitatif/

Meaning

  • adjectivecharitable

Example

J'ai acheté un billet pour une vente caritative.

I bought a ticket for a charity sale.

Illustration for caritatif (charitable)

More examples

Elle travaille pour une association caritative locale.

She works for a local charitable organization.

Core concept

An aid or fundraising activity directed toward people who need support.

Common phrases

  • association caritative

    charitable organization

Similar words

charitable: Concerned with a willingness to donate or help people in need.
généreux: Describing a tendency to give money or possessions freely to others.
humanitaire: Concerned with relief or support provided for humanitarian reasons.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte à la charité, désignant des actions, des organisations ou des événements destinés à aider les personnes dans le besoin ou à collecter des fonds.

Word origin

Caritatif is a learned French adjective built on charité, itself related to Latin caritas, and its -if ending marks the relation to charity.

Usage tips

  • Common combinations include organisation caritative and événement caritatif, so the word often signals a structured charitable purpose rather than simple kindness.

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