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Pourquoi offrir des cadeaux nous fait du bien ?

Emilie explore l'origine des cadeaux de Noël, une tradition ancienne qui a évolué avec le temps. Elle explique le lien avec la psychologie, le plaisir d'offrir et l'importance du geste. #Noël #cadeaux #psychologie
Duration
18.0 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2211 (786 unique words)
Topics
19th Century
20th Century
Altruism
Ancient Rome
Commercialization of holidays
Consumerism
Economic hardship
Generosity
Gift-giving psychology
Gift-giving traditions
History
Holiday celebrations
Lifestyle
Middle Ages
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Issues
Social contract
Social psychology

Vocab Notes

01.
j’ai qu’une hâte
I only have one desire

This expression is used to express impatience or eagerness for something. While literally meaning "I only have one haste," it conveys a strong desire for something to happen.

02.
donner un coup de main
to give a helping hand

This idiomatic expression means to help someone. It's equivalent to "to lend a hand" in English.

03.
c’est l’intention qui compte
it's the thought that counts

This common saying emphasizes that the good intentions behind an action are more important than the action itself, especially regarding gifts.

04.
c’est le geste qui compte
it's the gesture that counts

Similar to 'c'est l'intention qui compte,' this phrase emphasizes the importance of the action itself rather than any material value. It highlights the kindness and thoughtfulness behind a gesture.

05.
faire passer un message
to convey a message

This phrase means to communicate a specific idea or feeling, often indirectly. It implies that there's a deeper meaning behind the action or words.

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