aid

Signification

Noun

1. Help; assistance; succor, relief.
2. A helper; an assistant.
3. Something which helps; a material source of help.
4. An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.
5. An exchequer loan.
6. A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.
7. Alternative form of aide (“an aide-de-camp”)
8. The rider's use of hands, legs, voice, etc. to control the horse.

Verb

1. To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
2. To climb with the use of aids such as pitons.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/eɪd/

Étymologie

From Middle English aide, eide, ayde, from Old French eide, aide, from aidier, from Latin adiūtō, adiūtāre (“to assist, help”). Cognates include Spanish ayuda, Portuguese ajuda and Italian aiuto.

Phrases

Just pick up a first aid kit to restore your health .

Prenez simplement une trousse de premiers soins pour restaurer votre santé.