Soutenir (en. Sustain)

/su.tə.niʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To provide physical or moral support.

He likes to support his friends in difficult times.

Il aime soutenir ses amis dans les moments difficiles.

To keep something in a stable position.

She supports the tent with stakes.

Elle soutient la tente avec des piquets.

To show solidarity.

They mutually support each other in their projects.

Ils se soutiennent mutuellement dans leurs projets.

From Latin 'sustinere', composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'tenere' (to hold).

support a cause

To provide assistance or approval to an initiative.

soutenir une cause

support an argument

To provide evidence or reasons to strengthen a point of view.

soutenir un argument

mutually support each other

To help each other among individuals.

se soutenir mutuellement

support

Help or support provided to someone.

soutien

backing

Material or moral assistance or support.

support

Being there for someone

I'm always there to support my buddies.

Je suis toujours là pour soutenir mes potes.

Helping without counting

She fully supports others.

Elle soutient les autres à fond.