Contribué (en. Contributed)

/kɔ̃.tʁi.by.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To participate in something by adding help or resources.
Everyone must contribute to achieve the project's objectives.
Chacun doit contribuer pour atteindre les objectifs du projet.
To help achieve a collective result.
His work has greatly contributed to the company's success.
Son travail a beaucoup contribué au succès de l'entreprise.
To provide a share to a common effort or goal.
Citizens' donations contribute to funding charitable works.
Les dons des citoyens contribuent à financer les œuvres caritatives.
To be one of the factors leading to a result.
New technologies contribute to improving productivity.
Les nouvelles technologies contribuent à améliorer la productivité.
To participate financially or materially in something.
They contributed financially to the school's renovation.
Ils ont contribué financièrement à la rénovation de l'école.

Etymology

From the verb 'contribuer,' from Latin 'contributum,' past participle of 'contribuere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

contribute to development
To help the growth or evolution of something.
contribuer au développement
contribute to the collective effort
To participate together in a shared goal.
contribuer à l'effort collectif
contribute financially
To make a donation or provide monetary resources.
contribuer financièrement

Related Words

contribution
Action of contributing, input made to help or develop something.
contribution
contributor
A person who contributes, who makes a donation or input.
contributeur
collaboration
Action of working together for a common goal.
collaboration

Slang Meanings

Roll up one's sleeves
We must roll up our sleeves to succeed in this project.
On doit mettre la main à la pâte pour réussir ce projet.
Do one's part
It's time to do one's part and contribute to the project.
Il est temps de faire sa part et de contribuer au projet.