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/sutjɛ̃/soutenir
1.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
support (emotionally, financially, politically)
hold up, prop up (physically)
sustain (an effort, a conversation)
Elle soutient financièrement ses parents depuis qu'ils ont pris leur retraite.
She has been supporting her parents financially since they retired.
Synonyms:appuie, aide, encourage
2.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
maintains, claims, asserts (often followed by que + clause)
Il soutient que la décision est injuste.
He maintains that the decision is unjust.
Synonyms:affirme, prétend, maintient