No. 8,607 in French
appuis
"Appuis" means "supports" or "rests" in English.
In a sentence
J'ai besoin d'appuis pour accomplir ce projet.
I need support to accomplish this project.
Here, 'appuis' refers to moral or physical support, emphasizing aid or assistance needed to achieve an objective.
Les appuis de ma chaise sont instables.
The supports of my chair are unstable.
In this sentence, 'appuis' signifies the physical parts of the chair providing stability, showcasing a practical usage.
Ses appuis politiques lui permettent de progresser rapidement.
His political connections allow him to advance quickly.
Here, 'appuis' is used to describe influential connections or endorsements helping someone in a professional or societal context.
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