No. 517 in French

aide

Help; assistance.

In a sentence

L'aide humanitaire est essentielle en cas de crise.
Humanitarian aid is essential in times of crisis.
In this sentence, 'aide' is used as a noun to refer to assistance or help provided, characterized by its humanitarian context.
Elle m'a demandé de l'aide pour porter ses courses.
She asked me for help to carry her groceries.
Here, 'aide' is employed as a noun meaning help or assistance, used in a personal and immediate practical context.
Il aide ses collègues à comprendre le nouveau logiciel.
He helps his colleagues understand the new software.
In this case, 'aide' is used as the third-person singular form of the verb 'aider', meaning to assist or help.

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