apporter

Apporter is a French verb meaning to bring to a location, to carry there, or to contribute. It is transitive and typically takes a direct object, such as a thing, an idea, or a benefit, and often expresses a movement toward a person or place. In addition to physical objects, apporter can describe abstract results or contributions, as in bringing benefits, ideas, or aid.

Etymology and related forms: Apporter derives from Old French aporter, from Latin adportare, literally “to carry to.” The verb shares its root with porter (to carry) in French. The past participle is apporté, used with auxiliary être or avoir depending on the tense.

Usage and distinctions: Apporter is used when something is brought to a specified location or to someone. For people, the verb amener is typically used instead of apporter. Opposites include emporter (to take away) and retirer (to remove). Common phrases include apporter son soutien (to provide support), apporter une contribution, or apporter des preuves (to provide evidence). When indicating consequence or yield, apporter can translate as “to yield” or “to bring about.”

Conjugation overview (present and common tenses):

- Present: j'apporte, tu apportes, il apporte, nous apportons, vous apportez, ils apportent.

- Passé composé: j'ai apporté.

- Imparfait: j'apportais.

- Futur simple: j'apporterai.

- Conditionnel: j'apporterais.

- Subjonctif: que j'apporte.

- Impératif: apporte, apportons, apportez.

Examples:

- J'apporte le dessert à la fête.

- Cette décision apporte des bénéfices à l'entreprise.

- Elle apporte son aide aux voisins.

In sum, apporter conveys the act of bringing something to a place or person, as well as the notion of contributing or yielding a result.