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contribuer

to contribute

verb kohn-tree-BWEH Rare
People & Society Community

Origin: Latin contribuere (to bring together)

Usage Note

Contribuer is typically followed by à (contribuer à un projet = to contribute to a project). The noun form is la contribution. A related formal term is cotiser (to pay dues or subscriptions), which implies a more regular financial contribution.

Examples

"Chacun doit contribuer à l'effort commun."

Natural Translation

Everyone must contribute to the common effort.

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