A1 verb Neutre #151 le plus courant

offer

/ˈɒf.ər/

To present something to someone so that they can choose to accept it or refuse it. It can involve giving a physical object, providing help, or suggesting a price or idea.

Exemples

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1

Can I offer you a glass of water?

Can I offer you a glass of water?

2

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

3

I can offer to help you with your bags.

I can offer to help you with your bags.

Famille de mots

Nom
offer
Verb
offer
Adjectif
offered
Apparenté
offering
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'O' in 'Offer' as an open hand held out to give something to a friend.

Quiz rapide

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : offer

Exemples

1

Can I offer you a glass of water?

everyday

Can I offer you a glass of water?

2

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

formal

The university will offer a scholarship to the best student.

3

I can offer to help you with your bags.

informal

I can offer to help you with your bags.

4

This research offers a new perspective on climate change.

academic

This research offers a new perspective on climate change.

5

The company decided to offer him the manager position.

business

The company decided to offer him the manager position.

Famille de mots

Nom
offer
Verb
offer
Adjectif
offered
Apparenté
offering

Collocations courantes

offer help offer help
offer a job offer a job
offer a discount offer a discount
offer an apology offer an apology
offer advice offer advice

Phrases Courantes

special offer

special offer

make an offer

make an offer

on offer

on offer

Souvent confondu avec

offer vs provide

To provide means to make something available; to offer emphasizes the act of asking if the other person wants it.

offer vs give

To give is the direct act of transferring; to offer is the step before giving, where the recipient can still say no.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'offer' can be followed by a noun (offer a drink) or an infinitive with 'to' (offer to help). It is commonly used in both social and professional situations.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'offer for' when they mean 'offer to'. Use 'offer to [do something]' for actions.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'O' in 'Offer' as an open hand held out to give something to a friend.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'offerre', which means 'to bring before' or 'to present'.

Modèles grammaticaux

offer + someone + something offer + to-infinitive offer + something + to someone
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, it is polite to offer guests a drink or snack as soon as they arrive at your home.

Quiz rapide

Did the boss ____ you the new job yesterday?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : offer

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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