ajouter vs ajouter
French word comparison
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| ajouter | ajouter |
|---|---|
/a-zhoo-TAY/ verb | /ah-zhoo-tay/ verb |
| to add; to put something extra into something else | to add; to include something extra |
How they differ
This is the base verb itself, so it does not differ from itself. It is the most neutral and general word for putting something extra into a set, list, sentence, or mixture.
When to use each
When to use ajouter: Use ajouter for the general action of adding something, whether concrete or abstract.
When to use ajouter: Use this form when you want the standard, neutral verb for addition.
Side-by-side examples
- J’ai ajouté du sel à la sauce.
(I added salt to the sauce.) - J’ai ajouté du sel à la sauce.
(I added salt to the sauce.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and widely used in everyday, formal, and written French.