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aumône

alms, charity

noun oh-MON Rare
People & Society Community

Usage Note

Aumône refers to charitable giving to the poor, often in a religious context. The expression faire l'aumône means 'to give alms'. It can also be used figuratively for any reluctant or condescending handout. The related noun aumônier means chaplain.

Examples

"Il tendit une aumône au mendiant dans la rue."

Natural Translation

He gave alms to the beggar in the street.

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