French Conversation · Level 45
75 words
French word
soutien
Pronunciation
IPA/sutjɛ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupport
Example
Merci pour votre soutien.
Thank you for your support.
More examples
L'organisation a apporté son soutien aux victimes.
The organization provided support to the victims.
Core concept
A steady hand beneath a person, cause, or activity, keeping it going through practical help or encouragement.
Common phrases
apporter son soutien à
provide support to ___
compter sur le soutien de
count on ___'s support
manque de soutien
lack of support
Similar words
aide: Practical help or advice for solving everyday problems.
assistance: Formal help provided by an organization or specialist.
appui: Support for someone's position or actions through words or deeds.
encouragement: Words or actions that boost someone's morale and confidence.
Definition in French
Action d'appuyer, de défendre ou d'aider une personne, une idée ou une activité, moralement ou matériellement.
Word origin
The noun soutien comes from French soutenir, from Latin sustinere, meaning 'to hold up' from sub and tenere.
Usage tips
- Soutien is masculine, so the usual form is un soutien, as in Merci pour votre soutien.