support Signification, définition

Signification de support en français

• 0 to believe sb or sth is good or right, and be willing to help them succeed -- soutenir

  • I do not support the president’s plan to change the existing law. Je ne soutiens pas le projet du président de modifier la loi actuelle.

  • No one supports the chairman on this issue. Personne ne soutient le président sur cette question.

• 1 to hold sth up so it does not fall down -- soutenir

  • four poles that support the roof quatre poteaux qui soutiennent le toit

• 2 to pay for sb or look after sb -- prendre en charge

  • At the age of 25 he should be able to support himself. A l’âge de 25 ans, il devrait être capable de se prendre en charge.

  • an organization that offers support to people with long-term illnesses une organisation qui offre une prise en charge aux personnes qui sont atteintes de maladie de longue durée

• 3 to prove sth is true -- confirmer

  • evidence to support the claim des preuves pour étayer la réclamation

• 4 to be a fan of a sports team -- soutenir

  • I support Leeds. Je soutiens Leeds.

• 5 the belief that sth is good or right, and a willingness to help them succeed -- soutien [ masculine ]

  • public support for the government’s plans le soutien de l’opinion publique pour les projets gouvernementaux

  • Can I count on your support at the meeting? Est-ce que je peux compter sur ton soutien à la réunion ?

  • a speech in support of gay marriage un discours en faveur du mariage gay

• 6 care or help for sb -- soutien [ masculine ]

  • support for people with learning disabilities le soutien aux personnes qui ont des difficultés d’apprentissage

  • a victim support group un groupe de soutien aux victimes

• 7 an object that holds sth up so that it does not fall -- support [ masculine ]

  • supports for the roof des supports pour le toit

• 8 to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc -- (sup)porter, soutenir

  • That chair won’t support him / his weight

  • He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.

• 9 to give help, or approval to -- soutenir

  • He has always supported our cause

  • His family supported him in his decision.

• 10 to provide evidence for the truth of -- corroborer, confirmer

  • New discoveries have been made that support his theory

  • The second witness supported the statement of the first one.

• 11 to supply with the means of living -- subvenir aux besoins de

  • He has a wife and four children to support.

• 12 the act of supporting or state of being supported -- soutien, appui

  • That type of shoe doesn’t give the foot much support

  • The plan was cancelled because of lack of support

  • Her job is the family’s only means of support

  • I would like to say a word or two in support of his proposal.

• 13 something that supports -- support

  • One of the supports of the bridge collapsed.