cadeau

Definitions of cadeau
  1. noun
    something acquired without compensation
    synonyms: dispositions, génie, talent
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    héritage, legs
    (law) a gift of personal property by will
    dot
    money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
    générosité, largeur d'esprit, magnanimité
    a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
    aide, aide financière, appui, secours, soutien
    money to support a worthy person or cause
    contribution, don
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
    don
    a gift that is bestowed or conferred
    allocation d'Aide publique, assistance sociale
    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
    allocation, participation, soutien, subside
    any monetary aid
    don
    a contribution of money or assistance
    offrande
    money contributed to a religious organization
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    acquisition
    something acquired
  2. noun
    something presented as a gift
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    dispositions, génie, talent
    something acquired without compensation
  3. noun
    souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
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    pétard
    a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends
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    souvenir
    something of sentimental value
  4. noun
    the act of giving
    synonyms: don, talent
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    the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift
    disposition naturelle, don, talent
    the act of endowing with a permanent source of income
    amour du prochain, philanthropie
    an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
    apport, contribution, cotisation
    act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
    aumône
    making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
    contribution, cotisation
    a pledged contribution
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    partage
    a distribution in shares
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