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aide

help

noun EHD Common

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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