Soutien (en. Support)

/su.tjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The act of supporting, providing help.

The support of friends is essential in difficult times.

Le soutien des amis est essentiel dans les moments difficiles.

A person or thing that supports.

He has always been an unconditional support for his family.

Il a toujours été un soutien inconditionnel pour sa famille.

Physical or moral support.

Donations provide vital support to charitable organizations.

Les dons fournissent un soutien vital aux organisations caritatives.

Comes from the verb 'to support', derived from Latin 'subtenere' which means 'to hold up'.

moral support

Psychological help and comfort.

soutien moral

financial support

Monetary or economic help.

soutien financier

to be in support

Being there to help someone.

être en soutien

to support

To keep something in position, to provide help.

soutenir

backing

To provide necessary assistance.

support

assistance

Help or support in a situation.

appui

Aims to express collective support.

We stick together, that's support, man!

On se serre les coudes, c'est du soutien, mec !

Indicates emotional support among friends.

We need a little support, you know?

On a besoin d'un peu de soutien, tu sais ?