myEtymology.com: French etymology of aid

Etymology of the French word aid

the French word aid

derived from the Latin word adiutare (help)

derived from the Late Latin word adiuvare (help, aid, abet)

using the Latin prefix ad- (to, in addition)

derived from the Latin word ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)

derived from the Latin word iuvare (help, assist, aid; it pleases, delights; it is enjoyable)

English aid