Usage Note
Offrande refers specifically to a religious or ritual offering — placed on an altar, left at a shrine, or given as an act of worship — distinct from a mere cadeau (gift). The word appears in both Christian and broader spiritual contexts. The verb offrir is its root.
Examples
"Les fidèles déposent des offrandes sur l'autel."
Natural Translation
The faithful leave offerings on the altar.
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