Appui (en. Support)

/a.pɥi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Support given to a person or an object.

The support of friends is essential in difficult times.

L'appui des amis est essentiel dans les moments difficiles.

A support or base that allows something to be maintained.

The support of the wall prevented the picture from falling.

L'appui du mur a empêché la chute du tableau.

Help or assistance in a more general context.

His support was invaluable in completing this project.

Son appui a été précieux pour réussir ce projet.

From the verb 'appuyer', from the Latin 'appodiare' meaning to support.

to provide support

Offering one's support to someone.

donner un appui

to be supportive

Being there to support someone.

être en appui

moral support

Emotional or psychological support.

appui moral

to support

The action of supporting something or someone.

appuyer

support

Help or support for a person or a cause.

soutien

assistance

The action of coming to someone's aid.

assistance

Help or support mainly used in a student context.

Students need support for their revisions.

Les étudiants ont besoin d'appui pour leurs révisions.

Informal support among friends or close ones.

He is always there to support me when I need it.

Il est toujours là pour m'appuyer quand j'en ai besoin.