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    S'appuyant (en. Leaning)

    /sapɥjɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To use something as support.
    He leans against a wall to avoid falling.
    Il s'appuie sur un mur pour ne pas tomber.
    Based on a source or principle.
    The project relies on recent studies.
    Le projet s'appuie sur des études récentes.
    To support or strengthen an idea.
    She draws on her experiences to argue.
    Elle s'appuie sur ses expériences pour argumenter.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to lean', derived from Latin 'applicare' meaning 'to place against'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rely on one's knowledge
    To use one's knowledge as a reference.
    s'appuyer sur ses connaissances
    to rely on someone
    To count on someone for help.
    s'appuyer sur quelqu'un

    Related Words

    to lean
    To apply pressure or support to something.
    appuyer
    to support
    To carry or maintain something.
    soutenir
    to rest
    To be based on something.
    reposer

    Slang Meanings

    To rely on ambiguity
    He relies on ambiguity to avoid answering clearly.
    Il s'appuie sur le flou pour éviter de répondre clairement.
    To rely on legend
    She relies on legend to justify her arguments.
    Elle s'appuie sur la légende pour justifier ses arguments.