The prefix “A” in French means that you are going to leave the thing/person there. This is the idea behind “amener” and “apporter”. The prefix “Em” in French means you are staying with the thing/person. This is the idea behind “emmener” and “emporter”.
How do you conjugate Amener?
Conjugate the verb amener:
- j' amène. tu amènes.
- il amenait. nous avons amené
- vous amènerez.
- ils amèneraient.
How do you use Amener?
= To drive / take someone somewhere. AMENER is used for persons, animals and things that can move by themselves. J'amène mon fils à l'école. = I take/bring my son to school.
