sustenance

• Nom désignant la nourriture et la boisson comme source de force ou d'énergie, ou, plus largement, tout ce qui permet de maintenir la vie, la santé, ou les moyens de subsistance.

A noun referring to food and drink regarded as a source of strength, or more broadly, the means of maintaining life, health, or livelihood.

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1. NourishmentB2formal

   Food and drink regarded as a source of strength and health; the nutrients needed to keep a person or animal alive.

   Nourriture

   • The refugees were provided with basic sustenance and clean water.
   • Plants draw sustenance from the soil and sunlight.
   • A balanced diet is essential for proper sustenance of the body.

   Synonymesalimentfoodnourishmentnutrimentnutritionsubsistence

2. Financial supportC1formal

   The means of maintaining or supporting oneself financially; a livelihood.

   subsistance

   • He earned his sustenance by working as a freelance writer.
   • The family relied on farming for their daily sustenance.
   • Without a steady job, finding sustenance became a daily struggle.

   Synonymeskeeplivelihoodmaintenancesubsistencesupport

3. Act of sustainingC1formal

   The process of providing what is necessary to keep something alive or in existence.

   action de sustenter

   • The charity focuses on the sustenance of endangered species.
   • Proper maintenance is crucial for the sustenance of the building.
   • The community worked together for the sustenance of their cultural traditions.

   Synonymesmaintenancepreservationsupportupkeep