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    S'appuya (en. Leaned)

    /sapɥe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To support or lean against something.
    He leaned against the wall to relax.
    Il s'appuya contre le mur pour se détendre.
    To rely on arguments or evidence to justify an opinion.
    She relied on solid data during her presentation.
    Elle s'appuya sur des données solides lors de sa présentation.
    To use something as support or a basis.
    They relied on their past experiences to succeed in the project.
    Ils s'appuyèrent sur leurs expériences passées pour réussir le projet.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'appuyer', which comes from the Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to bring into contact'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rest on one's laurels
    To rely on past successes without effort for the future.
    s'appuyer sur ses lauriers
    to rely on someone
    To count on someone's help or support.
    s'appuyer sur quelqu'un

    Related Words

    to support
    To provide support or pressure against something.
    appuyer
    to sustain
    To protect or help someone or something.
    soutenir
    rest
    A state of calm and tranquility, often related to fatigue.
    repos

    Slang Meanings

    To be comfortable or relaxed without worries.
    He comfortably leans on his couch every night.
    Il s'appuie tranquille sur son canap' tous les soirs.
    To depend on someone to succeed.
    She always relies on her friends to move forward in life.
    Elle s'appuie toujours sur ses amis pour avancer dans la vie.