French Word · Beginner
donner
to come across
Pronunciation: /dɔ.ne/
Meaning
to come across
Example
Finalement, ayant perdu l’esprit sans ressource, il vint à donner dans la plus étrange pensée dont jamais fou se fût avisé dans le monde.
Finally, having lost his mind completely, he happened to come across the strangest thought in the world, of which no madman had ever conceived before.
Practice tips
- Practice donner out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.