French word

généreux

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒeneʁø/

Meaning

  • adjectivegenerous

Example

Il est généreux avec ses amis.

He is generous with his friends.

Illustration for généreux (generous)

More examples

La communauté a fait un don généreux.

The community made a generous donation.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • un don généreux

    a generous donation

  • un geste généreux

    a generous gesture

  • être généreux

    be generous

Similar words

gentil: Showing kindness and thoughtfulness toward others.
serviable: Ready and willing to help with requests or practical needs.
sympathique: Friendly, pleasant, and easy to like.
abondant: Present in large quantities or more than enough.

Definition in French

Qui donne en grande quantité ou qui procure une aide abondante; s'emploie aussi pour une portion ou une récompense importante.

Word origin

Généreux developed from Latin generosus through Old French; the earlier idea of noble birth gradually acquired the modern sense of giving freely and in large measure.

Usage tips

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

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