This is the 517th most frequent French word.
aide
Help; assistance.
In this sentence, 'aide' is used as a noun to refer to assistance or help provided, characterized by its humanitarian context.
L'aide humanitaire est essentielle en cas de crise.
Humanitarian aid is essential in times of crisis.
Here, 'aide' is employed as a noun meaning help or assistance, used in a personal and immediate practical context.
Elle m'a demandé de l'aide pour porter ses courses.
She asked me for help to carry her groceries.
In this case, 'aide' is used as the third-person singular form of the verb 'aider', meaning to assist or help.