D'ajouter (en. To add)

/da.ʒu.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To put something extra.
She decided to add vanilla to her cake.
Elle a décidé d'ajouter de la vanille dans son gâteau.
To include something new.
He added images to his presentation.
Il a ajouté des images à sa présentation.
To complete a list or a set.
You can add your name to the list of participants.
Tu peux ajouter ton nom à la liste des participants.

Etymology

From the French verb 'ajouter', derived from the Latin 'adjutare', meaning 'to assist'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to add fuel to the fire
To worsen a situation.
ajouter de l'huile sur le feu
to add one's stone to the edifice
To contribute to a project or a collective effort.
ajouter sa pierre à l'édifice
to add the cherry on the cake
To make an addition that further improves something already good.
ajouter la cerise sur le gâteau

Related Words

addition
The act of adding.
ajout
addition
The act of adding, especially in a mathematical context.
addition
adding
A place where something is added.
ajouterie

Slang Meanings

To add a little something.
You can add a fun little twist to this activity.
Tu peux d'ajouter un petit côté fun à cette activité.
To spice things up a bit.
Go ahead, feel free to add a little spice to your dish.
Vas-y, n'hésite pas à d'ajouter un peu de piment à ton plat.