Étayer
Example: Pour convaincre, il a su étayer son argumentation avec soin.
Definition
"Étayer" means to support or strengthen an argument, idea, or structure by providing additional evidence, facts, or details. For example, in history, one might étayer a theory with carefully gathered documentation to make it more convincing and solid.
Etymology
The word "étayer" comes from the Old French 'estayer,' which means to prop up or support, originally related to physical supports or props. Over time, its use extended metaphorically to supporting arguments or ideas, much like how a builder uses temporary supports to stabilize a structure.
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