aid

UK
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US
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Translations

aidnoun
aids
pl
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US
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aideAssistance, secours, surtout dans le contexte humanitaire.
The government provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.
Le gouvernement a fourni une aide aux victimes de la catastrophe naturelle.
Additional translations
aideDispositif ou matériel d’assistance.
aidverb
aided
Past Simple
aided
Past Participle
aiding
Gerund
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The volunteers worked tirelessly to aid the victims of the natural disaster.
Les bénévoles ont travaillé sans relâche pour aider les victimes de la catastrophe naturelle.
Additional translations
favoriserDans le sens de « promouvoir, encourager ».
aidadjective
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US
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Used attributively before another noun (non-gradable).
humanitaireS’emploie avant un nom dans le sens d’« assistance humanitaire ».
Aid workers distributed food throughout the refugee camp.
Les travailleurs humanitaires ont distribué de la nourriture dans tout le camp de réfugiés.

Definitions

aidnoun
Assistance, such as money or supplies, given to those in need.
The government provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.
A device, tool, or piece of equipment that provides assistance or support.
She relies on a hearing aid to improve her hearing.
aidverb
To provide assistance or support to someone or something.
The volunteers worked tirelessly to aid the victims of the natural disaster.
To promote or encourage the progress or development of something.
The new policy is designed to aid economic growth in the region.
aidadjective
Relating to or involved in the provision of assistance, especially humanitarian assistance (used before a noun).
Aid workers distributed food throughout the refugee camp.