Assistance (en. Assistance)

/as.is.tɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The act of helping someone or coming to their aid.

Medical assistance is essential in case of emergency.

L'assistance médicale est essentielle en cas d'urgence.

Material or moral support.

He received financial assistance for his studies.

Il a reçu une assistance financière pour ses études.

Accompaniment or guidance service.

Technical assistance is available 24/7.

L'assistance technique est disponible 24h/24.

From the Latin 'assistentia', derived from 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by' or 'to help'.

technical assistance

Specialized support regarding technologies.

assistance technique

to request assistance

To call on someone for help.

demander de l'assistance

humanitarian assistance

Help provided during crises or disasters.

assistance humanitaire

help

Support or assistance provided to a person.

aide

support

What allows giving strength or consideration.

soutien

relief

Quick help in an emergency situation.

sécours

Informal help among friends or acquaintances.

I asked my buddies for assistance to move.

J'ai demandé de l'assistance à mes potes pour déménager.

It’s a helping hand, not structured assistance.

It's not official assistance, just a helping hand.

Ce n'est pas de l'assistance officielle, juste un coup de main.