Aidant (en. Helper)
/a.i.dɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who provides help to another person.
The aidant accompanied his friend to the hospital.
L'aidant a accompagné son ami à l'hôpital.
A term referring to a relative who helps a person with a disability or dependency.
She is the aidant for her disabled brother.
Elle est l'aidante de son frère handicapé.
An individual who offers moral or material support.
Family aidants play a crucial role in the well-being of elderly people.
Les aidants familiaux jouent un rôle crucial dans le bien-être des personnes âgées.
Etymology
From the verb 'aider' with the suffix '-ant' to form an agent.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to help an aidant
Providing support to a caring person.
aider un aidant
my aidant
The person who brings me help.
mon aidant
home care
Home assistance service provided for dependent individuals.
aide à domicile
Related Words
aid
Action of providing support.
aide
support
Moral or physical support.
soutien
accompaniment
Action of accompanying, helping someone.
accompagnement
Slang Meanings
Helping without expecting anything in return.
He is always there for me, he is a true aidant.
Il est toujours là pour moi, c'est un vrai aidant.
A friend who helps in difficult times.
When I have troubles, I can count on my aidant.
Quand j'ai des soucis, je peux compter sur mon aidant.