French Conversation · Level 65
60 words
French word
assistance
Pronunciation
IPA/asistɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounhelp
Example
Merci pour votre assistance.
Thank you for your help.
More examples
Elle a offert son assistance pour organiser la réunion.
She offered her assistance to organize the meeting.
Core concept
A person, service, or resource standing beside someone until a problem becomes manageable.
Common phrases
assistance technique
technical assistance
service d'assistance
support service
assistance financière
financial assistance
Similar words
aide: Hands-on help provided directly to a person in need.
soutien: Continued emotional or financial backing for a person in need.
Definition in French
Action d'aider ou de soutenir quelqu'un, matériellement ou moralement pour résoudre un problème ou soulager une difficulté.
Word origin
The noun assistance was formed from French assister with the suffix -ance, while assister ultimately derives from Latin assistere, to stand by.
Usage tips
- For direct everyday help, aide is often more natural than assistance, which can sound formal or institutional.