French word

contribution

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁibysjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncontribution

Example

Ta contribution a beaucoup aidé.

Your contribution was a great help.

Illustration for contribution (contribution)

More examples

La contribution financière a couvert les frais.

The financial contribution covered the expenses.

Core concept

An individual piece added to a shared pool, helping a collective effort function or grow.

Common phrases

  • contribution financière

    financial contribution

  • verser une contribution

    pay a contribution

Similar words

don: Money or items donated freely for charitable use or a particular purpose.
cotisation: A member's regular financial payment for maintaining an association or club.
participation: A personal financial contribution to shared expenses or event organization.

Definition in French

Somme, effort ou élément apporté par quelqu'un pour participer au coût, au fonctionnement ou à l'enrichissement d'un projet commun.

Word origin

French contribution is based on Latin contributio, a noun related to contribuere, meaning 'to allot or give a share'.

Usage tips

  • For a charitable gift, French normally uses un don, while contribution often suggests a useful input or a payment toward a shared cost.

Other meanings

  • donationnoun

Opposites

  • exonérationexemptionnoun

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