soutenir
French → English
verb//sutniʁ//
(general) To support: to physically bear the weight of something.
Cette colonne de marbre soutient tout le bâtiment.
(English) This marble column supports the whole building.
L'arc-boutant soutient la muraille de la cathédrale.
(English) The flying buttress supports the cathedral wall.
verb//sutniʁ//
(general) To support: to encourage or help someone in a difficult situation.
Je vous soutiendrai dans cette affaire judiciaire.
(English) I will support you in this legal matter.
Vos encouragements m’ont soutenu pendant mon épreuve.
(English) Your encouragement supported me during my ordeal.
Entry ID: fr:en:soutenir · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary