auxiliary

• Qui apporte une aide, un soutien ou une ressource supplémentaire ; qui sert de secours ou de réserve, en complément de quelque chose de principal.

Describes something that provides additional help, support, or backup; supplementary.

1. Providing help or supportB2formal

   Functioning in a supporting or assisting capacity.

   auxiliaire (qui aide)

   • The auxiliary staff helped during the emergency.
   • She works as an auxiliary nurse in the hospital.
   • Auxiliary forces were called in to support the main army.

   Synonymesaccessoryadditionalbackupreservesecondarysubsidiarysupplementarysupportive

   Antonymesmainprimaryprincipal

2. Additional or supplementaryB2formal

   Serving as a backup or extra resource.

   auxiliaire (sens supplémentaire)

   • The building has an auxiliary power generator.
   • Auxiliary equipment is kept in storage for emergencies.
   • They installed an auxiliary cooling system for the servers.

   Synonymesadditionalbackupextrareservesparesupplementarysupporting

   Antonymescentralchiefessentialmainprimaryprincipal

3. Acting as an assistantB2formal

   A person who acts as an assistant or helper.

   auxiliaire (qui assiste)

   • The auxiliary was assigned to help the lead researcher.
   • She served as an auxiliary to the project manager.
   • Auxiliaries are often volunteers in community programs.

   Synonymesancillarysubsidiarysupplementarysupportive

   Antonymesmainprimaryprincipal

• Nom désignant une personne qui agit comme assistant ou apporte un soutien supplémentaire, souvent dans un rôle subordonné ou auxiliaire.

A noun referring to a person who acts as an assistant or provides supplementary support, often in a subordinate or helping role.

1. Assistant or helperB2formal

   A person who provides help or support, often in a subordinate role.

   Auxiliaire (personne)

   • The hospital hired several auxiliaries to assist the nurses.
   • She worked as an auxiliary in the research lab.
   • The team was supported by a group of auxiliaries.

   Synonymesadjutantaideassistantattendantcoadjutor

2. Supporting person or thingB2formal

   Someone or something that functions in a supporting capacity.

   Auxiliaire (personne ou chose de soutien)

   • The auxiliary provided backup during the emergency.
   • In the military, auxiliaries handle logistics and support.
   • The organization relies on auxiliaries for administrative tasks.

   Synonymesaccessoryaidallyassistantbackupsupplementsupporter

   Antonymesmainprimaryprincipal

3. Additional support providerC1formal

   A person or entity that furnishes added support to a main operation.

   auxiliaire de soutien

   • The auxiliary units were deployed to reinforce the main force.
   • Volunteers served as auxiliaries during the disaster relief.
   • The auxiliary staff helped with the extra workload.

   Synonymesadjunctaideallyassistantsubsidiarysupporter

   Antonymeschiefmainprimaryprincipal