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masculine

/su.tjɛ̃/

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Translation

support, backing

Word origin

A deverbal noun from soutenir ('to hold up, to support'), which comes from Latin sustinere, built on sub- ('from below') and tenere ('to hold').

Origin: French
Root: soutenir
English cognates: sustain, tenant, contain

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralsoutiens

Examples

cette .

Thank you for your support during this difficult time.

The project received the government's backing.

, ' .

Without his family's support, he would never have succeeded.

scolaire aux .

She gives extra tuition to pupils who are struggling.

We are counting on your financial support.

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This word is part of lesson 31.