Solidarité (en. Solidarity)

/sɔ.li.da.ʁi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of being supportive; moral bond that unites members of a group.
Solidarity among community members is essential in times of crisis.
La solidarité entre les membres de la communauté est essentielle en temps de crise.
Provision or aid given to those in need.
We organized a collection to show our solidarity towards the disaster victims.
Nous avons organisé une collecte pour montrer notre solidarité envers les sinistrés.

Etymology

From the Latin 'solidus' meaning solid or whole.

Common Phrases and Expressions

National solidarity
Concept of solidarity among all citizens of a country.
Solidarité nationale
Show your solidarity
Expressing support for someone or a cause.
Montrer sa solidarité
Call for solidarity
Request for support for a cause or a difficult situation.
Appel à la solidarité

Related Words

solidarize
To make supportive; to establish a bond of solidarity.
solidariser
solidarist
Advocate of solidarity among members of a society.
solidariste

Slang Meanings

Support
We all need support, especially in difficult times.
On a tous besoin de soutien, surtout dans des moments difficiles.
Camaraderie
Camaraderie among friends is a form of solidarity.
La camaraderie entre les amis est une forme de solidarité.