No. 2,129 in French
cadeau
Gift
In a sentence
J'ai offert un cadeau à mon ami pour son anniversaire.
I gave a gift to my friend for their birthday.
In this sentence, 'cadeau' is used to mean a present or gift given on a special occasion, showing generosity or celebration.
Ce vêtement est un cadeau de ma tante.
This piece of clothing is a gift from my aunt.
Here, 'cadeau' represents something received from someone as a token of affection or thoughtfulness.
C'est du temps libre, un véritable cadeau pour se relaxer.
It's free time, a true gift for relaxing.
In this context, 'cadeau' is metaphorically used to describe something valuable or appreciated, akin to a blessing or fortunate opportunity.
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