gift

• Objet ou somme d'argent donné volontairement à quelqu'un sans attendre de paiement en retour, souvent pour marquer une attention, une affection ou une célébration.

A noun referring to something given voluntarily to someone without expecting payment, often as a token of appreciation, affection, or celebration.

1. PresentA1formal

   Something given voluntarily to someone without payment, as a token of affection or appreciation.

   cadeau

   • She received a beautiful gift for her birthday.
   • He brought a gift of wine to the dinner party.
   • They exchanged gifts during the holiday season.

   Synonymesbequestbonusbountycontributiondonationendowmentgratuityhandoutofferingpresent

2. Natural talentB1formal

   A natural ability or aptitude for something.

   Don naturel

   • She has a gift for playing the piano.
   • His gift for storytelling captivated the audience.
   • Teaching is a gift that not everyone possesses.

   Synonymesabilityaptitudebentcapabilitycapacityendowmentfacultyflairfortegeniusinstinctknackstrengthtalent

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'offrir quelque chose en cadeau ou en don, souvent de manière formelle ou généreuse, ou encore de transmettre un avantage ou une capacité.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something as a present or donation, often in a formal or generous manner.

1. Give as a presentB1formal

   To give something to someone as a present, especially formally or generously.

   Offrir en cadeau

   • She gifted him a rare first edition book for his birthday.
   • The company gifted all employees a bonus at the end of the year.
   • He gifted his collection of paintings to the museum.

   Synonymesawardbestowconferdonategivegrantpresent

2. Endow with talentB2formal

   To naturally provide someone with a particular ability or quality.

   Douer de talent

   • Nature gifted her with a beautiful singing voice.
   • He was gifted with an extraordinary memory.
   • The child was gifted with remarkable artistic talent.

   Synonymesblessendowenduefurnishinvest