D'apporter (en. To bring)
/da.pɔʁ.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To bring means to carry something to a place.
He brought flowers to his mother.
Il a apporté des fleurs à sa mère.
To bring can also mean to contribute to something.
This idea could bring an improvement to our project.
Cette idée pourrait apporter une amélioration à notre projet.
To bring is often used to mean to give or provide.
Can you bring the dessert for dinner?
Peux-tu apporter le dessert pour le dîner ?
Etymology
From the Latin 'apportare', which means 'to bring'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to bring about a change
Initiating a modification or improvement.
apporter un changement
to provide support
To provide support or assistance.
apporter son soutien
to provide evidence
To provide evidence or justification.
apporter des preuves
to bring joy
To bring happiness.
apporter de la joie
Related Words
contribution
Action of contributing or providing something.
apport
contributor
Person who brings something.
apporteur
bringing
Act of bringing, often used in an administrative context.
apportement
Slang Meanings
To bring good vibes
She is always there to bring good vibes to the meetings.
Elle est toujours là pour apporter la bonne humeur dans les réunions.
To bring in money
He needs to bring in money to fund the project.
Il faut qu’il apporte du blé pour financer le projet.