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    Aidez-moi (en. Help me)

    /ɛ.De mwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A polite formula to solicit someone's help.
    When he saw my distress, he said to me, 'Help me!'.
    Lorsqu'il a vu ma détresse, il m'a dit : 'Aidez-moi !'.
    Frequently used in urgent or critical situations.
    In the movie, the hero shouts 'Help me!' at the most critical moment.
    Dans le film, le héros crie 'Aidez-moi !' au moment le plus critique.
    A call for help that can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
    When she did not understand the problem, she asked, 'Help me, I don’t know how to solve this!'
    Quand elle n'a pas compris le problème, elle a demandé : 'Aidez-moi, je ne sais pas comment résoudre ça !'

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'aider' conjugated in the imperative, followed by 'moi', which indicates the first person singular.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Help me understand.
    A request for assistance to grasp a situation or concept.
    Aidez-moi à comprendre.
    Help me get out.
    A request for help to leave a place.
    Aidez-moi à sortir.
    Help me with my homework.
    A request for academic assistance.
    Aidez-moi avec mes devoirs.

    Related Words

    help
    Action of providing assistance to someone.
    aide
    besiege
    Surrounding a place to prevent an exit.
    assiéger

    Slang Meanings

    To cry for help in a desperate situation.
    In the club, she started shouting 'Help me!' when she lost her friends.
    Dans le club, elle a commencé à crier 'Aidez-moi !' quand elle a perdu ses amis.
    To quickly solicit help.
    Among friends, one can say 'Give me a hand' to quickly ask for a favor.
    Entre amis, on peut dire 'Aidez-moi un coup' pour demander un service rapidement.