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    Contribuer (en. Contribute)

    /kɔ̃.tʁi.by.ʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provide help, support, or effort to a project or cause.
    He decided to contribute to the fundraising for the association.
    Il a décidé de contribuer à la collecte de fonds pour l'association.
    To actively participate in something.
    Each team member must contribute to the smooth running of the project.
    Chaque membre de l'équipe doit contribuer au bon déroulement du projet.
    To promote change or improvement.
    The new policies will contribute to reducing inequalities.
    Les nouvelles politiques vont contribuer à réduire les inégalités.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'contribuere', meaning 'to assemble, to bring together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to contribute to a project
    To provide assistance or resources to a particular project.
    contribuer à un projet
    to contribute to a cause
    To engage and support a cause or movement.
    contribuer à une cause
    to contribute financially
    To provide funds or monetary support.
    contribuer financièrement

    Related Words

    contribution
    The action of contributing, the input of a person or group.
    contribution
    contributor
    A person who contributes to a project or cause.
    contributeur
    contributory
    Pertaining to contribution.
    contributif

    Slang Meanings

    Roll up one's sleeves
    It's time to roll up our sleeves and contribute to the work.
    Il est temps de mettre la main à la pâte et de contribuer au travail.
    Put in one's share
    If everyone puts in their share, the project will progress quickly.
    Si tout le monde met du sien, le projet avancera rapidement.