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    Ajoutaient (en. Added)

    /aʒu.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of adding something extra.
    They were adding details to their presentation.
    Ils ajoutaient des détails à leur présentation.
    To increase or complete something.
    She always added a personal touch to her creations.
    Elle ajoutait toujours une touche personnelle à ses créations.
    To include an additional element.
    The teachers were adding extra exercises to help the students.
    Les professeurs ajoutaient des exercices supplémentaires pour aider les étudiants.

    Etymology

    From the verb ajouter, derived from the Latin 'addere' meaning 'to add'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to add one's two cents
    To intervene in a discussion with one's opinion.
    ajouter son grain de sel
    to add fuel to the fire
    To aggravate an already problematic situation.
    ajouter de l'huile sur le feu
    to add to the pain
    To make a situation more difficult or sadder.
    ajouter à la douleur

    Related Words

    addition
    Action or result of adding something.
    ajout
    addendum
    The act of adding or joining a group or a list.
    ajoutement
    to add
    Verb meaning to put in addition or as a supplement.
    ajouter

    Slang Meanings

    Informal usage to denote the act of completing.
    He added a little word for the joke.
    Il a ajouté un petit mot pour la blague.
    To say something extra to amplify an idea.
    She added a bit of spice to her speech.
    Elle a ajouté un peu de piment à son discours.