apporter

Senses

1. 1.

   to bring

   to carry or convey something to a place or person

2. 2.

   to bring about; to cause

   to produce or result in a consequence or change

3. 3.

   to contribute; to provide

   to supply or furnish something needed or desired

Examples

• "Peux-tu apporter le gâteau à la table ?"

  Can you bring the cake to the table?

• "Cette nouvelle apporte beaucoup de joie à la famille."

  This news brings a lot of joy to the family.

• "Chacun apporte ses talents au projet."

  Everyone contributes their talents to the project.

Usage

Common transitive verb. Often used with indirect object (apporter *à* someone/something). Note the distinction: *apporter* (to bring *to* a place) vs. *amener* (to take/lead a person somewhere) vs. *porter* (to carry/wear).