welfare

• Nom désignant la santé, le bonheur et le bien-être d'une personne ou d'un groupe, ou le système d'aide sociale fourni par l'État aux personnes dans le besoin.

A noun referring to the health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group, or a system of government assistance for those in need.

indénombrable

1. Well-being and healthB2formal

   The health, happiness, and prosperity of a person or group.

   bien-être

   • The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
   • She is concerned about the welfare of her elderly parents.
   • The company provides programs for employee welfare.

   Synonymesbenefitgoodhappinessinterestprosperitywellbeing

   Antonymesharmill-beingmisfortunesuffering

2. Financial assistanceB1formal

   Financial support provided by the government to people in need.

   aide sociale

   • He applied for welfare after losing his job.
   • The welfare system helps families with low income.
   • She receives welfare benefits to support her children.

   Synonymesaiddolepublic assistancereliefsocial assistance