Apportés (en. Brought)

/a.pɔʁ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Things that have been provided or transmitted to someone.
The financial contributions were greatly appreciated.
Les apports financiers ont été très appréciés.
Information or arguments that support an opinion.
The contributions made during the meeting were very convincing.
Les apportés lors de la réunion étaient très convaincants.
verb
The act of bringing something.
They brought the requested documents well.
Ils ont bien apporté les documents demandés.

Etymology

From the verb 'apporter', derived from the Latin 'adportare' meaning 'to carry toward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brought by the times
Facts or elements that have been influenced by time.
apportés par les temps
brought to attention
Elements that are pointed out to be considered.
apportés à l'attention
brought to the debate
Questions or topics that are introduced into a discussion.
apportés au débat

Related Words

contribution
The act of bringing or providing.
apport
transport
The act of moving something from one place to another.
transport
contribution
Share given for a common purpose.
contribution

Slang Meanings

Can refer to material goods informally brought.
He brought me some really nice stuff, things from the trip.
Il m'a ramené des trucs bien sympas, des apportés du voyage.
Used to describe important information shared lightly.
He threw in some contributions to the discussion without thinking.
Il a balancé des aportés dans la discussion sans réfléchir.