apporter/a.pɔʁ.te/
verb · A2 · Frequency 500
verb
Meanings
to bring
Usually refers to bringing concrete objects such as gifts or documents; translation may vary between “bring” and “take” depending on viewpoint.
to provide, give
The object is often abstract, e.g. aide, soutien, preuve, explication.
to bring about, cause
Emphasizes the result or effect of an action or situation, e.g. apporter un changement, apporter des améliorations.
Examples
Je vais apporter les documents au bureau avant la reunion.
I am going to bring the documents to the office before the meeting.
Cette formation peut apporter une aide concrete aux nouveaux employes.
This training can provide concrete help to new employees.
Quelques ajustements suffiraient a apporter une nette amelioration au service.
A few adjustments would be enough to bring about a clear improvement in the service.
Collocations
- apporter son aideto provide help
- apporter une améliorationto bring about an improvement
Common mistakes
Je vais aporter le dossier demain.
Je vais apporter le dossier demain.
In spelling, apporter cannot be written as “aporter”; apporter must retain the doubled p.
Related words
synonymfournirto supply, to provide, to furnish
verb
Meanings
to bring
Usually refers to bringing concrete objects such as gifts or documents; translation may vary between “bring” and “take” depending on viewpoint.
to provide, give
The object is often abstract, e.g. aide, soutien, preuve, explication.
to bring about, cause
Emphasizes the result or effect of an action or situation, e.g. apporter un changement, apporter des améliorations.
Examples
En apportant les documents demandés, elle a accéléré l'inscription de son fils.
By bringing the requested documents, she sped up her son's registration.
Apportant son soutien à l'équipe, la directrice a rassuré les nouveaux employés.
By providing support to the team, the director reassured the new employees.
Cette réforme, apportant une amélioration notable aux transports publics, a été largement approuvée.
This reform, bringing a notable improvement to public transport, was widely approved.
verb
Meanings
to bring
Usually refers to bringing concrete objects such as gifts or documents; translation may vary between “bring” and “take” depending on viewpoint.
to provide, give
The object is often abstract, e.g. aide, soutien, preuve, explication.
to bring about, cause
Emphasizes the result or effect of an action or situation, e.g. apporter un changement, apporter des améliorations.
Examples
Paul a apporté les dossiers nécessaires à la réunion.
Paul brought the documents needed for the meeting.
Son témoignage a apporté un soutien précieux à la défense.
His testimony provided valuable support to the defense.
Cette mesure a apporté une nette amélioration au service public.
This measure brought about a clear improvement in the public service.
Collocations
- apporter son aideto provide help
- apporter une améliorationto bring about an improvement
Common mistakes
Je vais aporter le dossier demain.
Je vais apporter le dossier demain.
In spelling, apporter cannot be written as “aporter”; apporter must retain the doubled p.
Related words
synonymfournirto supply, to provide, to furnish
verb
Meanings
to bring
Usually refers to bringing concrete objects such as gifts or documents; translation may vary between “bring” and “take” depending on viewpoint.
to provide, give
The object is often abstract, e.g. aide, soutien, preuve, explication.
to bring about, cause
Emphasizes the result or effect of an action or situation, e.g. apporter un changement, apporter des améliorations.
Examples
Le livreur apporte le colis directement à notre bureau.
The delivery person brings the package directly to our office.
Cette formation apporte une aide précieuse aux nouveaux employés.
This training provides valuable help to new employees.
La rénovation apporte davantage de lumière au salon.
The renovation brings more light into the living room.
Collocations
- apporter son aideto provide help
- apporter une améliorationto bring about an improvement
Common mistakes
Je vais aporter le dossier demain.
Je vais apporter le dossier demain.
In spelling, apporter cannot be written as “aporter”; apporter must retain the doubled p.
Related words
synonymfournirto supply, to provide, to furnish
verb
Meanings
to bring
Usually refers to bringing concrete objects such as gifts or documents; translation may vary between “bring” and “take” depending on viewpoint.
to provide, give
The object is often abstract, e.g. aide, soutien, preuve, explication.
to bring about, cause
Emphasizes the result or effect of an action or situation, e.g. apporter un changement, apporter des améliorations.
Examples
Tu apportes les dossiers à la réunion de demain.
You are bringing the files to tomorrow's meeting.
Tu apportes ton soutien à l'équipe pendant cette période difficile.
You provide support to the team during this difficult period.
Tu apportes une solution simple à un problème complexe.
You bring a simple solution to a complex problem.