Soutiennent (en. Support)

/su.tjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To back or maintain something.

They support their friend's candidacy.

Ils soutiennent la candidature de leur ami.

To help financially or morally.

These funds support research projects.

Ces fonds soutiennent les projets de recherche.

To defend an opinion or position.

Researchers support the significance of their discoveries.

Les chercheurs soutiennent l'importance de leurs découvertes.

From the Latin verb 'sustinere', which means 'to hold up' or 'to support'.

to support a cause

To back or defend a reason or objective.

soutenir une cause

to support someone in a project

To provide assistance or support to a person in their efforts.

soutenir quelqu'un dans un projet

to provide financial support

To provide monetary resources to help someone or something.

soutenir financièrement

support

Action of supporting, help or assistance provided.

soutien

supported

Something that is held up or supported, or a term used for individuals who mutually support each other.

soutenu

sustainable

Something that can be maintained over time without causing harm.

soutenable

To be behind someone in a difficult situation.

When things heat up, I'm here to support you.

Quand ça chauffe, je suis là pour te soutenir.

To help someone get back up after a fall.

If you fall, I've got your back, no worries.

Si tu tombes, je te soutiens, pas de souci.