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to help
01
aider
to give someone what they need
Transitive: to help sb
Ditransitive: to help sb do sth
Example
The teacher helped the student with her homework.
They helped the elderly man cross the street.
She helped him carry the boxes upstairs.
1.1
aider, faciliter
to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation
Transitive: to help do sth | to help to do sth
Intransitive
Example
The support of our friends has helped tremendously.
This new software helps to organize tasks efficiently.
Seeking therapy can help improve mental health.
1.2
aider
to give someone aid by guiding them, helping them move, etc.
Ditransitive: to help sb do sth | to help sb to do sth
Transitive: to help sb somewhere
Example
The boat passengers were helped to safety by Coast Guard personnel.
The nurse helped the patient sit up in bed.
She helped the old man to his walker.
02
servir, se servir
to give someone or oneself something, especially food or drinks
Transitive: to help sb to food
Example
I helped myself to a slice of cake.
They helped themselves to some popcorn during the movie.
May I help you to some more pasta?
03
prendre sans permission, s'approprier
to take something without having permission to do so
Transitive: to help oneself to sth
Example
He 'd been helping himself to snacks from the vending machine without paying.
The employee was fired for helping himself to company property.
The teenager was caught helping herself to makeup at the store.
04
ne pas pouvoir s'empêcher de faire
to be unable to control or stop something, particularly one's actions
Transitive: to help doing sth
Example
He could n't help laughing during the serious meeting.
He could n't help but feel nervous before his big presentation.
I ca n't help thinking about what happened yesterday.
Help
01
aide, assistance
anything that is done to make a task or process easier or less difficult for someone
Example
The kindness and generosity of volunteers are a valuable help to communities in times of need.
The development of new tools and equipment has been a considerable help in improving efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Having access to modern technology is a significant help in streamlining administrative tasks.
02
aide, assistance, soutien
the action of helping someone who is in a dangerous situation
Example
He sought help from a tutor to improve his understanding of the subject.
His experience was a big help in solving the problem quickly.
The new software was a great help in organizing the company ’s data.
04
aide, assistance
a means of serving
05
aide, soutien
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
help
01
Au secours ! Je me suis tordu la cheville !, Help ! Je me suis fait mal à la cheville !
used to express an urgent need for assistance or support
Exemple
The teacher helped the student with her homework.
They helped the elderly man cross the street.
She helped him carry the boxes upstairs.
Can you help me solve this problem?
He helped her find a new job.
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