Soutenir
Example: Il faut soutenir les initiatives locales pour un développement durable.
Definition
"Soutenir" means to support or uphold something or someone, especially by providing assistance, encouragement, or reinforcement. It is often used in contexts where one actively helps initiatives, causes, or people to continue or succeed.
Etymology
The word "soutenir" originates from the Old French 'sotenir,' derived from the Latin 'subtenere,' which combines 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'tenere' meaning 'to hold.' Did you know? This word literally means 'to hold up from beneath,' which perfectly captures the idea of providing support.
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"Soutenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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