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    L'amener (en. Bring it)

    /la.me.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring someone to a given place.
    She decided to bring him/her to the party.
    Elle a décidé de l'amener à la fête.
    To lead or escort someone to a location.
    He is going to take me to work this morning.
    Il va m'amener au travail ce matin.
    To introduce a topic or question in a conversation.
    He brought up the subject of vacations during dinner.
    Il a amené le sujet des vacances lors du dîner.

    Etymology

    From Old French "amener," with the prefix 'a-' and the verb 'mener'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lead him/her to reflect
    To encourage someone to think or consider a situation.
    l'amener à réfléchir
    to bring him/her to success
    To help someone achieve their goals.
    l'amener au succès
    to lead him/her by the nose
    To guide someone without them realizing it.
    l'amener par le bout du nez

    Related Words

    lead
    To drive, to direct.
    mener
    take
    To take someone with oneself.
    emmener
    bring
    To bring something along with oneself.
    apporter

    Slang Meanings

    To lead someone to change their mind.
    I think I can lead him/her to accept our proposal.
    Je pense que je peux l'amener à accepter notre proposition.
    To create a favorable situation.
    She is trying to lead him/her towards a better decision.
    Elle essaie de l'amener vers une meilleure décision.