Donner des conseils
To give advice
Language note: Combine 'donner', a versatile verb, with 'des conseils' to express helpful intentions.
Culture note: In French families, giving advice is a common way to show care and concern, especially around health.
Context: Your in-laws ask for healthy lifestyle tips and you suggest giving advice on basic yoga poses.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Donner
[doh-neh]
To give
To hand over or provide something to someone.
Je vais donner ce cadeau à ma mère.
I will give this gift to my mother.
des
[deh]
Some
Refers to an unspecified quantity or number.
Je voudrais des pommes, s'il vous plaît.
I would like some apples, please.
conseils
[kohn-say]
Advice
Guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action.
Elle m'a donné des conseils précieux.
She gave me valuable advice.
Phrase Parts
Donner
Des conseils
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