English–French

“support” in French

French

Alsorenfort · soutien · soutenir

Pronunciation

IPA/apɥi/

Example

Je trouve mon appui dans ma famille.

I find support in my family.

Illustration for appui (support)

How to say “support” in French

“Support” in French is appui.

A hand or foothold that steadies a body and a reliable resource that steadies a person.

Full entry for appui: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with appui

Elle m'a donné un appui moral pendant la maladie.

She gave me moral support during the illness.

Tips for using appui

  • The fixed phrase prendre appui sur means to use something as a physical or figurative support, with sur marking the support.

Other French words for “support”

Elle a demandé un renfort pour terminer le projet.

She asked for support to finish the project.

Merci pour votre soutien.

Thank you for your support.

Je vais soutenir mon ami.

I am going to support my friend.

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