No. 2,431 in French
soutient
"Supports."
In a sentence
Elle soutient toujours ses amis dans les moments difficiles.
She always supports her friends in difficult times.
Here, 'soutient' means 'supports' or 'provides assistance emotionally or physically.'
Il soutient que les faits sont corrects malgré les doutes exprimés.
He asserts that the facts are correct despite expressed doubts.
In this context, 'soutient' translates to 'asserts' or 'claims,' indicating the act of stating firmly.
Cet dispositif soutient le poids de la structure.
This apparatus supports the weight of the structure.
Here, 'soutient' refers to 'supports' in a physical sense, holding or carrying something.
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