Significado
To provide assistance to a person.
Contexto cultural
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.
The 'Lui' Trap
Never say 'Je lui aide'. Even though you help 'to' someone in English, in French it's always 'Je l'aide'.
Using 'à' with Verbs
Always remember the 'à' if another verb follows: 'aider quelqu'un À faire'.
Significado
To provide assistance to a person.
The 'Lui' Trap
Never say 'Je lui aide'. Even though you help 'to' someone in English, in French it's always 'Je l'aide'.
Using 'à' with Verbs
Always remember the 'à' if another verb follows: 'aider quelqu'un À faire'.
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.
Reflexive Power
Use 'S'aider' to talk about mutual support: 'On s'aide' (We help each other). It's very common in friendships.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun (le, la, l', or lui).
Ma sœur a un problème. Je vais ____ aider.
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?
'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.
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.
'Filer un coup de main' is the perfect informal way to offer help to a friend.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMa sœur a un problème. Je vais ____ aider.
Since 'aider' starts with a vowel, 'la' becomes 'l''. Remember, 'aider' takes a direct object, so 'lui' is incorrect.
Which of these is grammatically correct?
'Aider' is a direct transitive verb; it does not take a preposition before the person.
A: Cette valise est lourde ! B: Attends, je vais ____ porter.
The structure is 'aider [personne] à [verbe]'. Here, 't'' is the person and 'la' is the suitcase.
You want to help a friend with their homework.
'Filer un coup de main' is the perfect informal way to offer help to a friend.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasOnly 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'.
Frases relacionadas
donner un coup de main
similarTo lend a hand
venir en aide à
specialized formTo come to the aid of
secourir
specialized formTo rescue
soutenir
similarTo support
dépanner
similarTo help out / fix
