handout

• Nom désignant soit un document ou une annonce distribué en complément d'un exposé oral, soit l'acte de donner de l'argent, de la nourriture ou des vêtements à une personne dans le besoin.

A noun referring to either a document or announcement distributed to supplement an oral presentation, or an act of giving money, food, or clothing to a needy person.

1. Press releaseB2formal

   A printed or digital statement distributed to news reporters to provide information or replace an oral briefing.

   communiqué de presse

   • The company issued a handout explaining its new policy changes.
   • Every journalist received a handout before the press conference.
   • The handout contained key quotes from the CEO.
   • Handouts were distributed at the event to summarize the main points.

   Synonymesannouncementbulletinpress releasereleasestatement

2. Charitable aidB1formal

   Material assistance such as money, food, or clothing given directly to someone in need.

   Aide caritative

   • The shelter provides handouts of warm meals every evening.
   • He relies on handouts from neighbors to survive.
   • The charity refuses to simply give handouts; they offer job training instead.
   • The homeless man gratefully accepted a small handout of cash and a sandwich.

   Synonymesaidalmsassistancecharitydoledonationgiftrelief

   Antonymescompensationearningsincomepaymentsalary