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donation

donation

noun doh-nah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: from Latin 'donatio'

Also means

gift (legal)

Usage Note

Donation in French has a stronger legal flavour than in English — it specifically refers to a formal, often notarised transfer of property or assets, especially inheritance-related gifts made during one's lifetime. Casual charitable giving is more often un don. The phrase donation entre époux refers to a spousal gift arrangement in French family law.

Examples

"Il a fait une donation à une association caritative."

Natural Translation

He made a donation to a charity.

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