Soutenir
Example: Je vais soutenir mon ami pendant son examen important.
Definition
"Soutenir" means to support or hold up someone or something, especially during difficult times or challenges. It involves offering encouragement, assistance, or physical support, as in helping a friend through an important exam or providing emotional backing.
Etymology
The French word "soutenir" comes from the Latin 'subtenere,' which means 'to hold from below.' 'Sub' means 'under' and 'tenere' means 'to hold.' Did you know? The idea behind "soutenir" is literally holding something up from beneath, like a pillar or a friend in need.
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"Soutenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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