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bénévolat
volunteer work
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Invariable or singular-only noun in this context; uses the expression 'faire du bénévolat'.
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bénévole
volunteer
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Can be masculine or feminine (un bénévole / une bénévole) with identical spelling.
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association
non-profit organization
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Often abbreviated colloquially as 'asso'.
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solidarité
solidarity
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Abstract noun, typically used without plural form in this meaning.
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don
donation
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Related to the verb 'donner' (to give).
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collecte
collection (drive)
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Often combined with food ('collecte de nourriture') or clothing ('collecte de vêtements').
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quartier
neighborhood
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Refers to a specific district or neighborhood within a town or city.
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citoyen
citizen
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Feminine form is 'la citoyenne' (les citoyennes).
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soutien
support
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Often used in compounds like 'soutien scolaire' (tutoring/after-school support).
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aide
help / assistance
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Feminine noun starting with a mute h/vowel, hence 'l'aide'.
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projet
project
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Followed by the preposition 'de' before an infinitive verb.
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engagement
commitment / involvement
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Takes the preposition 'auprès de' when referring to helping specific groups.
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communauté
community
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Refers to both social groups and local geographic communities.
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sensibilisation
awareness raising
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Derived from the adjective 'sensible' and verb 'sensibiliser'.
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secours
relief / rescue
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Often used in the plural form when referring to emergency services ('les secours').
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s'engager
to get involved / to commit
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Reflexive verb; takes the preposition 'pour' or 'dans'.
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participer
to participate
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Takes the preposition 'à' (participer à quelque chose).
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aider
to help
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Followed directly by a direct object or 'à' before an infinitive.
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soutenir
to support
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Irregular verb conjugated like 'tenir'.
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contribuer
to contribute
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Takes the preposition 'à' (contribuer à).
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partager
to share
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Regular -er verb with a soft 'g' sound before 'a' and 'o' (nous partageons).
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solidaire
supportive / showing solidarity
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Adjective with identical masculine and feminine singular forms; adds 's' for plural.
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bénévole
voluntary / unpaid
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Can also function as an adjective meaning unpaid or voluntary.
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donner de son temps
to give of one's time
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Common idiomatic expression used frequently when discussing volunteering.
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donner un coup de main
to lend a hand
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Colloquial and very common expression meaning to help out spontaneously.
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