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    Apporta (en. Brought)

    [a.pɔʁ.ta]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring something to a place.
    He brought fruits to the party.
    Il apporta des fruits à la fête.
    To provide or add something.
    She brought new ideas to the meeting.
    Elle apporta de nouvelles idées à la réunion.
    To introduce or bring something or someone.
    The postman brought an important letter.
    Le facteur apporta une lettre importante.
    To contribute something.
    He contributed to the project.
    Il apporta sa contribution au projet.
    To make accessible or available.
    This innovation brought better service to customers.
    Cette innovation apporta un meilleur service aux clients.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'apporter' which comes from the Latin 'apportare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'portare' (to carry).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bring water to the mill
    To contribute to reinforcing an opinion or argument.
    apporter de l'eau au moulin
    to contribute to the edifice
    To contribute to a project or cause.
    apporter sa pierre à l'édifice
    to provide an opinion
    To give one's opinion on a subject.
    apporter un avis

    Related Words

    contribution
    The action of bringing.
    apport
    contributor
    A person who brings something.
    apporteur
    carriage
    The action of carrying an object.
    portage

    Slang Meanings

    To bring something unexpectedly.
    He brought a surprise gift.
    Il a apporté un cadeau surprise.
    To bring good news.
    She came to bring the good news.
    Elle est venue apporter la bonne nouvelle.