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cadeau

gift, present

noun kah-DOH Common
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Usage Note

Cadeau follows the common -eau pattern and takes an x in the plural: cadeaux. The phrase faire un cadeau (to give a gift) is far more common than using donner with it. In commerce, emballage cadeau (gift wrapping) is a standard phrase.

Examples

"Elle a reçu un beau cadeau."

Natural Translation

She received a beautiful gift.

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