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present

/ˈprez.ənt/

A present is an object that you give to someone, typically on a special occasion or to show your gratitude. It is usually something that is given for free to make the recipient feel happy or appreciated.

Exemples

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1

I bought a birthday present for my sister yesterday.

I bought a birthday gift for my sister yesterday.

2

Please accept this small present as a token of our gratitude.

Please accept this small gift as a sign of our thanks.

3

Look at this cool present I got from my friend!

Look at this great gift I received from my friend!

Famille de mots

Nom
present
Verb
present
Adverbe
presently
Adjectif
present
Apparenté
presentation
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Astuce mémo

A 'present' is 'presently' in your hand because someone wants to see you smile.

Quiz rapide

I received a beautiful _______ for my birthday from my parents.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : present

Exemples

1

I bought a birthday present for my sister yesterday.

everyday

I bought a birthday gift for my sister yesterday.

2

Please accept this small present as a token of our gratitude.

formal

Please accept this small gift as a sign of our thanks.

3

Look at this cool present I got from my friend!

informal

Look at this great gift I received from my friend!

4

The study explores the social significance of giving a present within a community.

academic

The research looks at the social importance of giving a gift in a group.

5

The company sent a holiday present to all its major clients.

business

The firm sent a holiday gift to all its main customers.

Famille de mots

Nom
present
Verb
present
Adverbe
presently
Adjectif
present
Apparenté
presentation

Collocations courantes

birthday present a gift given on someone's birthday
wrap a present to cover a gift in paper
open a present to take the paper off a gift
Christmas present a gift given at Christmas time
give a present to hand a gift to someone

Phrases Courantes

at present

currently or right now

birthday present

a gift for a birthday

Christmas present

a gift for Christmas

Souvent confondu avec

present vs gift

'Present' is often used for personal items between friends/family, while 'gift' can be more formal or describe a natural talent.

present vs presence

'Presence' is the state of being in a place, while 'present' is the object being given.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun meaning 'gift', the stress is on the first syllable: PRE-sent. It is a countable noun.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often stress the second syllable (pre-SENT), which is the verb form meaning to show or give a speech.

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Astuce mémo

A 'present' is 'presently' in your hand because someone wants to see you smile.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French word 'present', referring to something brought before someone as a gift.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one present, two presents Commonly follows the verbs: give, get, buy, receive, wrap, or open The plural form is 'presents'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, it is common to wrap presents in colorful paper and include a small card.

Quiz rapide

I received a beautiful _______ for my birthday from my parents.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : present

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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