verb

donner

give

C’est le fait de remettre quelque chose à quelqu’un sans rien demander en retour.

The French verb "donner" means "to give." It expresses the action of transferring something from one person to another, whether it's a physical object, a gift, help, or more abstract things like advice or an opportunity.

Key meanings and uses of "donner":

To hand over or present something: donner un cadeau (to give a gift).
To offer or provide: donner des informations (to give information).
To cause or result in something: donner envie (to cause desire).
In expressions, it can also mean "to score" or "to produce," depending on context.

Synonyms and differences:

Offrir: Also means "to offer/give," but generally implies offering something more voluntarily, often gifts or services, sometimes more formal or polite.
Livrer: Means "to deliver." It refers to physically bringing something to a destination.
Céder: Means "to yield or give up," often referring to rights, places, or possessions rather than simple giving.

Donner is the most versatile and commonly used word when talking about giving something to someone in French.