If you've ever struggled with knowing when to use amener, emmener, apporter or emporter - you're not alone. Selecting which version of 'to bring' is a struggle even for fluent French speakers.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 11:46 CET
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If you've ever struggled with knowing when to use amener, emmener, apporter or emporter - you're not alone. Selecting which version of 'to bring' is a struggle even for fluent French speakers.
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