How to Say ‘I brought’ in French
J'ai amené
zh ay ahm-nay
[zh ay ahm-nay]
💬 Usage Tip: From amener = to bring someone/something along. J'ai = I have, used here as the past tense: I brought.
🇫🇷 In France: When arriving at a clinic, French speakers often state the reason right away: J'ai amené…
Phrase Breakdown
J'
[zh]
I
Contracted form of je before a vowel, meaning I.
J'ai amené ma poule chez le vétérinaire.
I brought my hen to the veterinarian.
ai
[ay]
have
Form of avoir used with j' to make the past tense.
J'ai amené ma poule ce matin.
I brought my hen this morning.
amené
[ahm-nay]
brought
Past participle of amener, used here to say someone was brought somewhere.
J'ai amené ma poule parce qu'elle tousse.
I brought my hen because she is coughing.
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