L'assistance (en. Assistance)

/l.a.sis.tɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of giving help to someone in need.

Assistance to the elderly is essential.

L'assistance aux personnes âgées est essentielle.

Material or moral support.

He benefited from the assistance of his friends during this difficult time.

Il a bénéficié de l'assistance de ses amis dans cette période difficile.

Set of measures to help someone obtain services.

Social assistance aims to improve living conditions.

L'assistance sociale vise à améliorer les conditions de vie.

From Latin 'assistentia', meaning 'help' or 'support'.

to ask for someone's assistance

Requesting help from a person.

demander l'assistance de quelqu'un

technical assistance

Support provided by experts in a specific field.

assistance technique

medical assistance

Help provided by health professionals.

assistance médicale

to assist

Being present to help or support.

assister

public assistance

Social aid services provided by the state.

assistance publique

assistant

A person who helps or assists someone in their work.

assistant

Informal support or help among friends.

We need a bit of assistance for this project, can you come?

On a besoin d'un peu d'assistance pour ce projet, tu peux venir ?

Help received without formality.

I am looking for assistance to move this weekend.

Je cherche de l'assistance pour déménager ce week-end.