French word

support

Pronunciation

IPA/sypɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstand

Example

Pose le livre sur le support.

Place the book on the stand.

Illustration for support (stand)

More examples

Un trépied sert de support pour la caméra.

A tripod serves as a stand for the camera.

Core concept

A physical or abstract surface that receives, holds, or conveys information.

Common phrases

  • support pour ordinateur portable

    laptop stand

  • support de caméra

    camera stand

  • support de vélo

    bike stand

Similar words

document: A written or electronic record containing organized information.
média: A channel used to distribute information or content to a wide audience.
imprimé: Printed material on paper, such as a flyer or small booklet.
écran: A display surface for viewing images, text, or video.

Definition in French

Terme désignant un moyen matériel ou immatériel qui porte, transmet ou présente de l'information ou du contenu.

Word origin

The noun support was formed from French supporter and preserves the Latin idea of something carried or held from underneath.

Usage tips

  • In information contexts, support often means a medium rather than personal help, especially in phrases such as support de communication.

Other meanings

  • supportnoun
  • mediumnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • supporteursupporternoun

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