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    Apportait (en. Brought)

    /apɔʁtɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Bringing something to a place or a person.
    He was bringing flowers to his mother.
    Il apportait des fleurs à sa mère.
    Contributing or providing something.
    She was bringing a new idea to the meeting.
    Elle apportait une idée nouvelle lors de la réunion.
    Providing a benefit or advantage.
    This decision brought many benefits to the company.
    Cette décision apportait de nombreux avantages à l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    The word 'apporter' comes from the Latin 'apportare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'portare' (to carry).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bring news
    Providing information or news.
    apporter des nouvelles
    contribute to the building (of something)
    Contributing to a project or collective effort.
    apporter sa pierre à l'édifice
    bring about a change
    Introducing a modification or an improvement.
    apporter un changement

    Related Words

    contribution
    The result of the action of bringing, often used in a material or abstract context.
    apport
    contributor
    A person who brings something or an idea.
    apporteur
    report
    Document or discussion that provides information or analysis.
    rapport

    Slang Meanings

    Bringing info informally.
    He brought me some juicy information yesterday.
    Il m'a apporté une info croustillante hier.
    Providing an unsolicited service.
    She offered her help without being asked.
    Elle a apporté son aide sans qu’on lui demande.