support

• Nom désignant l'aide, l'assistance, l'encouragement ou l'action de maintenir quelque chose en place.

A noun referring to help, assistance, encouragement, or the act of holding something up or keeping it in place.

1. Help or AssistanceA2formal

   The act of helping someone or something by providing encouragement, money, or resources.

   soutien

   • She needs emotional support during this difficult time.
   • The charity provides financial support to families in need.
   • He thanked everyone for their support during his campaign.

   Synonymesaidassistancecomfortencouragementguidancehelpreliefsponsorshipsuccor

   Antonymesdiscouragementhindranceobstructionoppositionresistance

2. Physical StructureB1formal

   Something that holds up or strengthens a structure.

   Support physique

   • The bridge requires additional support beams.
   • The shelf needs support brackets to hold the weight.
   • The building's support columns were damaged in the earthquake.

   Synonymesbracebuttresspillarpropreinforcementshorestanchionstaystrut

3. Approval or EndorsementB1formal

   Agreement or backing for an idea, plan, or person.

   soutien

   • The proposal received strong support from the board.
   • Public support for the new law is growing.
   • She announced her support for the candidate.

   Synonymesadvocacyapprovalblessingendorsementespousalrecommendationsanctionsponsorship

   Antonymescriticismdisapprovaldissentoppositionrejection

• Verbe signifiant fournir une aide, un appui ou une approbation à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose, ou encore soutenir financièrement ou défendre une idée ou une cause.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing assistance, encouragement, or backing to someone or something.

1. Provide help or assistanceA2formal

   To help someone or something by giving money, effort, or encouragement.

   Apporter un soutien

   • She supports her family financially.
   • We support the new environmental policy.
   • He supports his favorite football team every weekend.

   Synonymesaidassistbackbolsterchampionencouragehelpstand bysuccor

   Antonymesblockdiscourageimpedeopposeundermine

2. Hold up physicallyB1formal

   To bear the weight of something or keep it in position.

   Supporter physiquement

   • The pillars support the roof of the building.
   • This brace supports your injured leg.
   • The bridge supports heavy traffic daily.

   Synonymesbearbracecarryholdpropsustainunderpinuphold

3. Confirm or verifyB2formal

   To provide evidence or arguments that confirm something is true.

   Confirmer ou vérifier

   • The data supports our theory.
   • These documents support her claim.
   • His statement supports the witness's account.

   Synonymesattestback upbear outconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatevalidateverify

   Antonymescontradictdiscreditdisproverebutrefuteundermine