Ajoutait (en. Added)
/aʒu.tɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To put something extra.
He was adding details to his account.
Il ajoutait des détails à son récit.
To introduce new information.
She always added relevant comments during the meetings.
Elle ajoutait toujours des commentaires pertinents lors des réunions.
To complete a list or a collection.
We were adding books to our library every month.
Nous ajoutait des livres à notre bibliothèque chaque mois.
Etymology
From Old French 'ajouter', derived from Latin 'addere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to add one's two cents
To intervene in a conversation or situation without being invited.
ajouter son grain de sel
to add weight to something
To reinforce the importance or credibility of something.
ajouter du poids à quelque chose
to add to the confusion
To increase disorder or lack of clarity in a situation.
ajouter à la confusion
Related Words
to add
The act of joining something to a set.
ajouter
addition
The act of adding something.
ajout
addition
The act of adding.
addition
Slang Meanings
To embellish
As soon as it comes to the organization, he likes to add a twist to make things more interesting.
Dès qu'il s'agit de l'organisation, il aime ajouter la sauce pour rendre les choses plus intéressantes.
To make an addition
He made an addition to his project to better impress the boss.
Il a fait un ajout à son projet pour mieux impressionner le patron.