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    Soutenue (en. Sustained)

    /su.tə.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is maintained at a certain level or intensity.
    Her voice was sustained despite the fatigue.
    Sa voix était soutenue malgré la fatigue.
    That is constant and uninterrupted.
    He maintained a sustained pace throughout the marathon.
    Il a tenu un rythme soutenu durant tout le marathon.
    That is supported by something else.
    The thesis is supported by solid evidence.
    La thèse est soutenue par des preuves solides.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'soutenir', derived from the Latin 'sustinere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to support an effort
    To help maintain an effort in a task.
    soutenir un effort
    to support an opinion
    To be in agreement and defend an opinion.
    soutenir une opinion
    to sustain a conversation
    To maintain interest and fluidity in a verbal exchange.
    soutenir une conversation

    Related Words

    support
    Action of supporting, helping, or encouraging.
    soutien
    sustainable
    That can be maintained without degradation, durable.
    soutenable

    Slang Meanings

    Keep the course
    At work, you always have to keep the course even when things get complicated.
    Au boulot, il faut toujours garder le cap même quand les choses se compliquent.
    Stay on track
    His plan held up against criticism.
    Son plan a tenu la route face aux critiques.