French word

solidaire

Pronunciation

IPA/solidɛʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivesupportive

Example

Les collègues sont solidaires quand quelqu'un a un problème.

The colleagues are supportive when someone has a problem.

Illustration for solidaire (supportive)

More examples

Les habitants du quartier sont solidaires lors de la collecte de fonds.

Neighborhood residents stand in solidarity during the fundraising drive.

Core concept

A group forms a strong human link around a person who needs help.

Common phrases

  • un groupe solidaire

    a group united in solidarity

  • être solidaire envers

    stand in solidarity with ___

  • avoir une attitude solidaire

    have an attitude of solidarity

Similar words

bienveillant: Kind-hearted and wishing others well.
altruiste: Selflessly helping others instead of pursuing personal gain.
compatissant: Feeling sympathy for someone who is suffering.
coopératif: Ready to cooperate in a shared task.

Definition in French

Qui offre un soutien moral ou matériel à une personne ou à un groupe, par empathie ou engagement.

Word origin

Solidaire belongs to the French family based on Latin solidus, 'solid' or 'whole', with the idea of people bound together by a common responsibility.

Usage tips

  • Solidaire is a false friend for 'solitary': it expresses support or unity, not being alone.

Other meanings

  • unitedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • solidaritésolidaritynoun
  • solidariserbring together in solidarityverb

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