bring

bring
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. apporter (for a thing)
We forgot to bring the bread.On a oublié d’apporter le pain.
b. amener (for a person)
Are you going to take your nieces to the beach with you?Tu vas amener tes nièces à la plage avec toi ?
a. attirer
This is what brings misfortune to the family.C'est cela qui attire le malheur sur la famille.
b. amener
The exhibition brought thousands of visitors to the museum.L'exposition a amené des milliers de visiteurs au musée.
a. rapporter
This investment could bring the company significant benefits.Cet investissement pourrait rapporter des avantages importants à l'entreprise.
b. se vendre
This painting could bring thousands of dollars at auction.Ce tableau pourrait se vendre plusieurs milliers de dollars aux enchères.
a. amener
Kent brought his brother to accept the offer.Kent a amené son frère à accepter l'offre.
a. se résoudre
I couldn't bring myself to look.Je n’ai pas pu me résoudre à regarder.
b. se décider
Connor can't bring himself to quit his job, even though he doesn't like it.Connor n'arrive pas à se décider à démissionner, bien qu’il n'aime pas son travail.
a. engager
The court decided not to bring charges against Chambers because of his age.Le tribunal a décidé de ne pas engager de poursuites contre Chambers en raison de son âge.
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