aider

Senses

1. 1.

   to help, to assist

   to provide support or assistance to someone

2. 2.

   to aid, to facilitate

   to make something easier or more possible

Examples

• "Je t'aide à porter tes bagages."

  I'll help you carry your bags.

• "Cette méthode aide à mémoriser le vocabulaire."

  This method helps (one) memorize vocabulary.

• "Il m'a aidé à trouver un emploi."

  He helped me find a job.

Usage

Common regular verb; typically used with a direct object or with *à* + infinitive. Easily confused with *aider à* (to help with) versus *aider quelqu'un à faire* (to help someone do something). Register: neutral, everyday.