Apportaient (en. Brought)

/apɔʁtɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Act of giving or providing something.
They brought innovative ideas to the meeting.
Ils apportaient des idées innovantes lors de la réunion.
Indicating possession or the introduction of an element.
The researchers brought solutions to the problems posed.
Les chercheurs apportaient des solutions aux problèmes posés.
To express a transfer of something tangible or intangible.
The ancestors brought a rich culture to their descendants.
Les ancêtres apportaient une culture riche à leurs descendants.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'apporter', which has its origins in the Latin 'apportare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make changes
To make changes or adjustments.
apporter des modifications
to provide support
To provide help or assistance.
apporter du soutien
to provide clarifications
To give additional information or details.
apporter des précisions
to shed light
To provide a perspective or clarification on a topic.
apporter un éclairage

Related Words

to bring
Act of giving or providing.
apporter
contribution
That which is given or provided.
apport
assistant
One who helps or provides a service.
assistant
to provide
To give something to someone.
fournir

Slang Meanings

To bring something informally.
He brought chocolate to the party.
Il a apporté du chocolat à la fête.
To bring news.
You always bring interesting news.
Tu apportes toujours des nouvelles intéressantes.