Difference between the verbs “amener” and “emmener”, and also “emporter” and “apporter”?

Question

I was under the impression that both *amener* and *emmener* mean "to take" someone somewhere. I'm not sure how they differ in usage.I started wondering after hearing the song *L'Homme Que J'Adore*, where the singer says:> 1. L'homme de mes rêves m'**amène** sur une îleOr maybe it's really:> 2. L'homme de mes rêves m'**emmène** sur une îleAnd how do *emporter* and *apporter* fit into this?

Answer 1

"amener" and "apporter" are linked with "to come"

"emmener" and "emporter" are linked with "to go"

• Apporter = To come with an object

Si tu viens, apporte du fromage.

• Amener = To come with a person

Si tu viens, amène ton frère.

• Emporter = To go somewhere with an object

Si tu pars, emporte une parapluie.

• Emmener = To go somewhere with someone

Si tu pars, emmène ton frère avec toi.

Hope this helps!