No. 4,002 in French
bénévole
Volunteer.
In a sentence
Je suis bénévole dans une bibliothèque.
I am a volunteer at a library.
The word 'bénévole' is used here as a noun to indicate someone who performs volunteer work.
Son action était complètement bénévole.
His action was completely voluntary.
The word 'bénévole' is used as an adjective describing an action done voluntarily without compensation.
Comme bénévole, elle a aidé de nombreuses personnes.
As a volunteer, she helped numerous people.
The word 'bénévole' is used as a noun, reflecting the subject's role in aiding others voluntarily.
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