Étayer
Example: Il faut étayer cet argument avec des preuves solides.
Definition
"Étayer" means to support or strengthen an argument, idea, or structure by providing additional evidence, facts, or reasoning. It involves reinforcing a point to make it more convincing or reliable, as in the phrase 'Il faut étayer cet argument avec des preuves solides.'
Etymology
The word "étayer" comes from the Old French 'estayer,' which means to prop up or support. It is derived from 'estai,' meaning a prop or support beam. Did you know? The term originally referred to physical supports in construction before being used metaphorically for supporting ideas or arguments.
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