A2 Collocation خنثی

aider quelqu'un

to help someone

معنی

To provide assistance to a person.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The 'Restos du Cœur' is a famous French charity founded by comedian Coluche. Their slogan 'On compte sur vous' (We're counting on you) is a national call to 'aider les autres'. In Quebec, the term 'bénévolat' (volunteering) is very common. People take pride in 'aider sa communauté' through various local organizations. Helping is part of 'Teranga'. It's common for people to help strangers without being asked, as it's seen as a blessing to be able to assist. Switzerland is the home of the Red Cross (La Croix-Rouge). The culture of 'aider' is often linked to humanitarian neutrality and global assistance.

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The 'Lui' Trap

Never say 'Je lui aide'. Even though you help 'to' someone in English, in French it's always 'Je l'aide'.

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Using 'à' with Verbs

Always remember the 'à' if another verb follows: 'aider quelqu'un À faire'.

معنی

To provide assistance to a person.

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The 'Lui' Trap

Never say 'Je lui aide'. Even though you help 'to' someone in English, in French it's always 'Je l'aide'.

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Using 'à' with Verbs

Always remember the 'à' if another verb follows: 'aider quelqu'un À faire'.

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Polite Offers

In shops, you will hear 'Puis-je vous aider ?' (May I help you?). It's the most formal and polite version of the offer.

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Reflexive Power

Use 'S'aider' to talk about mutual support: 'On s'aide' (We help each other). It's very common in friendships.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun (le, la, l', or lui).

Ma sœur a un problème. Je vais ____ aider.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: l'

Since 'aider' starts with a vowel, 'la' becomes 'l''. Remember, 'aider' takes a direct object, so 'lui' is incorrect.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which of these is grammatically correct?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: J'aide mon père.

'Aider' is a direct transitive verb; it does not take a preposition before the person.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Cette valise est lourde ! B: Attends, je vais ____ porter.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: t'aider à la

The structure is 'aider [personne] à [verbe]'. Here, 't'' is the person and 'la' is the suitcase.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to help a friend with their homework.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je te file un coup de main pour tes devoirs ?

'Filer un coup de main' is the perfect informal way to offer help to a friend.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun (le, la, l', or lui). جای خالی A2

Ma sœur a un problème. Je vais ____ aider.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: l'

Since 'aider' starts with a vowel, 'la' becomes 'l''. Remember, 'aider' takes a direct object, so 'lui' is incorrect.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose A2

Which of these is grammatically correct?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: J'aide mon père.

'Aider' is a direct transitive verb; it does not take a preposition before the person.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Cette valise est lourde ! B: Attends, je vais ____ porter.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: t'aider à la

The structure is 'aider [personne] à [verbe]'. Here, 't'' is the person and 'la' is the suitcase.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You want to help a friend with their homework.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je te file un coup de main pour tes devoirs ?

'Filer un coup de main' is the perfect informal way to offer help to a friend.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

Only if another verb follows. 'J'aide Marie' (no 'à'), but 'J'aide Marie à cuisiner' (with 'à').

Yes! 'Cette carte m'aide à trouver mon chemin.'

'Aider' is standard; 'donner un coup de main' is informal and usually implies a quick, physical task.

Just shout 'Au secours !' or 'Aidez-moi !'

Yes, but 'collaborer' or 'assister' might be used for specific professional roles.

Because 'aider' is a direct transitive verb in French grammar.

Yes, 'aider financièrement' is very common.

The verb doesn't, but the past participle does in some cases: 'Elle a été aidée'.

It's neutral. For stronger help, use 'secourir' (rescue) or 'sauver' (save).

It's common but 'aider à' + verb is more 'French'. 'J'aide avec la vaisselle' is okay, but 'J'aide à faire la vaisselle' is better.

An 'aidant' is a caregiver, someone who helps a sick or elderly relative.

Yes, for example, a teammate helping another, though 'soutenir' is also common.

No, that's 'se servir'. 'Aidez-vous' in that context would mean 'Help each other'.

Yes, 'l'aide' (feminine) is the noun for 'help'.

عبارات مرتبط

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donner un coup de main

similar

To lend a hand

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venir en aide à

specialized form

To come to the aid of

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secourir

specialized form

To rescue

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soutenir

similar

To support

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dépanner

similar

To help out / fix

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