English to French Meaning of generous - généreuse


Generous :
généreuse

généreuse, libéral, généreux, gros, gratuit, magnifique, puissant, génial, digne, élevé, magnanime, bienfaisant, pas avares, sans réserve, doux

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Definitions of generous in English
Adjective(1) willing to give and share unstintingly(2) not petty in character and mind(3) more than is usual or necessary
Examples of generous in English
(1) Sprinkle, as you go, with generous pinches of flaky sea salt and vigorous twists of freshly ground black pepper.(2) You are asked to please be generous with your donations, which are always appreciated.(3) We had a wonderful time and his family and friends were kind and generous toward me.(4) One of Melbourne's miracles is the extraordinarily generous amount of space for players to relax in.(5) She has shown us around the countryside and been so helpful and generous .(6) "Few people realise how generous she was to the students, " he said.(7) Needless to say I've been very generous with the quantity of feedback.(8) Add in the parsley, salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper and toss.(9) It was a generous and humane impulse that has brought huge benefits to this country.(10) He was very generous with his time and always had a willingness to help others.(11) You are generous with family and associates offering praise wherever deserved.(12) he has a generous pension(13) The ads are clearly labeled, obvious and generous in size.(14) Irish people and in particular Westport people have been so very generous in their support for us.(15) they were generous about my bad French(16) They are so generous with their time and talent and they are always more than willing to help out with causes such as this.
Related Phrases of generous
(1) be generous ::
être généreux
(2) generous person ::
une personne genereuse
Synonyms
Adjective
1. liberal ::
libéral
2. magnanimous ::
magnanime
3. lavish ::
prodiguer
Antonyms
1. cheap ::
pas cher
2. close ::
Fermer
3. mingy ::
radin
4. parsimonious ::
parcimonieux
5. penurious ::
misérable
6. selfish ::
égoïste
7. stingy ::
avare
8. tight ::
serré
9. uncharitable ::
peu charitable
10. ungenerous ::
mesquine
Different Forms
generous, generously, generousness
Word Example from TV Shows
You've been so generous.

You've been so GENEROUS.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 23

As I said, we are a generous people.

As I said, we are a GENEROUS people.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 7

Let's be generous
and assume that's going to happen.

Let's be GENEROUS and assume that's going to happen.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8

I happen to be a giving
and generous lover.

I happen to be a giving and GENEROUS lover.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 9

They are
incredibly generous friends
who made the amazing offer

They are incredibly GENEROUS friends who made the amazing offer

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

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