Soutiens (en. Supports)

/su.tjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Act of supporting something or someone.

Financial supports are essential for the project.

Les soutiens financiers sont essentiels pour le projet.

Person who provides support.

He has always been a support for her in difficult times.

Il a toujours été un soutien pour elle dans ses moments difficiles.

verb

To provide support to something or someone.

We support ecological initiatives.

Nous soutenons les initiatives écologiques.

From Old French 'sustenir', which itself comes from Latin 'sustinere'.

unconditional support

Support without conditions or reservations.

soutien inconditionnel

family support

Help or support provided by family members.

soutiens de famille

moral support

Psychological or emotional support.

soutiens moraux

support

Action of bearing or maintaining something.

soutenir

sustenance

Action of nourishing or supporting.

sustentation

Quick and temporary help.

I need a little support to finish this project.

J'ai besoin d'un petit soutien pour finir ce projet.

Financial support.

He asked for supports to start his business.

Il a demandé des soutiens pour lancer son entreprise.