GENERAL INFO

Aide is both a feminine noun meaning "help" or "aid," and a verb form from "aider" (to help).

USAGE

As a noun: *J'ai besoin d'aide.* (I need help.) *Elle est une aide précieuse.* (She is a precious help.)

As a verb: *J'aide mon ami.* (I help my friend.) *Il faut qu'il t'aide.* (He must help you.)

TRAPS

Remember the noun aide is feminine (*une aide*), even when referring to a male assistant (*un aide* is also used for a person). Don't confuse the verb form "aide" (je/tu/il/elle/on) with the noun.