Also means
aid
Usage Note
Aide can be feminine (une aide, a help/assistance) or masculine when referring to a person (un aide, a helper or assistant). The phrase à l'aide! is the classic French cry for help. The derived verb aider and the phrase aider à (to help with) are built directly on this root.
Examples
"J'ai besoin de ton aide."
Natural Translation
I need your help.
Literal Translation
I-have need of your help.
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