Aidait (en. Helped)

/ɛ.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Provide assistance or support to someone.
He was helping the children with their homework.
Il aidait les enfants à faire leurs devoirs.
Being helpful to someone in a situation.
She always helped her friends in need.
Elle aidait toujours ses amis dans le besoin.
Contributing to solve a problem or improve a situation.
He was helping his team achieve its goals.
Il aidait son équipe à atteindre ses objectifs.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'aider' of Latin origin 'adjutare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

help someone do something
Offering assistance to accomplish a task.
aider quelqu'un à faire quelque chose
help to the best of one's ability
Doing everything possible to provide help.
aider de son mieux
help with the decision
Offering advice or support in the decision-making process.
aider à la décision

Related Words

help
Assistance or support provided to someone.
aide
to help
The corresponding infinitive verb.
aider
assistant
Someone who helps or assists in a task.
assistant

Slang Meanings

Give a hand
He gave her a hand to move.
Il lui a filé un coup de main pour déménager.
Pitch in
She pitched in to organize the event.
Elle a mis la main à la pâte pour organiser l'événement.