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    Supporter (en. Support)

    [sy.pɔʁ.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To endure suffering or difficulty.
    She has to bear the pain after the operation.
    Elle doit supporter la douleur après l'opération.
    To accept something unpleasant.
    He can no longer stand this incessant noise.
    Il ne peut plus supporter ce bruit incessant.
    To have sympathy for a team or a person.
    He supports the football team of Marseille.
    Il supporte l'équipe de football de Marseille.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'supportare', composed of 'sub-' (under) and 'portare' (to carry).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bear the weight of something
    To accept and manage a responsibility or burden.
    supporter le poids de quelque chose
    to support a match
    To be a fervent supporter of a team during a competition.
    supporter un match
    to support one's friends
    To be there for one's friends in difficult times.
    supporter ses amis

    Related Words

    support
    Action of supporting or helping someone.
    soutien
    assistance
    Help provided to someone in need.
    assistance
    tolerance
    Ability to accept differences or inconveniences.
    tolérance

    Slang Meanings

    To be a fan of something
    I'm really a fan of this music group.
    Je suis grave supporter de ce groupe de musique.
    To endure a situation without reacting
    He just endured the jokes from his colleagues.
    Il a juste supporté les blagues de ses collègues.