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    Apporter (en. Bring)

    /apɔʁte/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To convey or introduce an object or concept to a place or a person.
    He brought flowers to his mother.
    Il a apporté des fleurs à sa mère.
    To provide or contribute to something.
    This idea could bring significant changes.
    Cette idée pourrait apporter des changements importants.
    To produce an effect, a result.
    This project will surely bring benefits to the community.
    Ce projet apportera sûrement des bénéfices à la communauté.

    Etymology

    The word 'apporter' comes from the Latin 'apportare', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'portare' means 'to carry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bring water to the mill
    Contribute to strengthening an argument or a position.
    apporter de l'eau au moulin
    to shed light
    Provide details or explanations about a subject.
    apporter un éclairage
    to provide support
    Provide help or support to someone.
    apporter son soutien

    Related Words

    carry
    To transport something from one place to another.
    porter
    bring
    To lead something or someone to a place.
    amener
    give
    To offer or convey something to someone.
    donner

    Slang Meanings

    To bring in the sense of bringing something back from a party.
    She brought drinks to the party.
    Elle a apporté des boissons à la soirée.
    To bring as a synonym for providing information.
    He provided details about the case.
    Il a apporté des précisions sur le dossier.