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No. 1,798 in French

don

Gift, talent, or donation.

In a sentence

  • Son don pour la musique est incroyable.

    His gift for music is incredible.

    In this sentence, 'don' is used to mean 'gift' or 'talent,' referring to a natural ability.

  • Les dons faits aux associations caritatives sont très importants.

    Donations made to charitable organizations are very important.

    Here, 'don' signifies a 'donation,' referring to the act of giving something, typically money, for a cause.

  • Je considère l'amitié comme un don précieux.

    I consider friendship as a precious gift.

    In this usage, 'don' refers to something valuable received voluntarily or as a blessing, here symbolizing friendship.

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