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What is the difference in meaning between amener and emmener ?

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What is the difference in meaning between amener and emmener ?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "A few days in Dordogne"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

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CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Carolyn,

In this context, they both mean 'take [sth] somewhere' / 'to transport'. However, 'amener [qqn/qch]' tends to mean 'to bring' whilst 'emmener [qqn/qqch]' tends to mean 'to take'. 

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/questions/view/emporter-v-apporter

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