Amenait (en. Brought)
/aməne/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To bring or lead someone from one place to another.
He brought his children to school every morning.
Il amenait ses enfants à l'école chaque matin.
To bring or introduce something into a situation or context.
She brought good ideas to the meeting.
Elle amenait des bonnes idées à la réunion.
To transport people or things.
The bus brought the passengers downtown.
Le bus amenait les passagers au centre-ville.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'amener', which is derived from the prefix 'a-' and the verb 'mener'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
led to reflection
Encouraged thinking about a topic or question.
amené à réfléchir
brought about change
Brought about transformations or evolutions.
amenait du changement
Related Words
bring
To bring someone or something.
amener
lead
To guide or lead someone.
mener
bring
To bring along an object or thing with oneself.
apporter
Slang Meanings
To bring in a casual way, synonymous with 'bring'.
I'm going to bring my friends to the party.
Je vais amenait mes potes à la soirée.
Used in the sense of accompanying.
We brought good times, it was great!
On amenait du bon temps, c'était génial!