Étayer avec des sources
Example: Pour son mémoire, il faut étayer avec des sources fiables chaque argument.
Definition
"Étayer avec des sources" means to support or strengthen an argument, claim, or statement by providing reliable and credible references or evidence, especially in historical research, ensuring that each point is backed up with documented proof.
Etymology
The phrase "étayer avec des sources" comes from the French verb "étayer," which originally means 'to prop up' or 'to support.' It is derived from the Old French word "estayer," linked to the Latin "stare," meaning 'to stand.' The idea is to 'prop up' an argument with sources, much like supporting a structure with props.
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