What does appui in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word appui in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use appui in French.

The word appui in French means support, support, support, to back up, in support of, window sill, headrest, headrest, look for support, ask for support, in support, support staff, standing foot, point of reference, bearing, put weight on , transfer your weight to, lean on, supporting evidence. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word appui

support

nom masculin (ce qui sert à maintenir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il utilise sa canne comme appui pour marcher.
He uses his cane as a support while walking.

support

nom masculin (soutien, aide) (figurative)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Sa mère est son appui en ce moment difficile.
Her mother is her support at this difficult time.

support

nom masculin (aide militaire)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'artillerie est un appui fort précieux à l'infanterie.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. We need air back-up now!

to back up

locution adverbiale (en tant que preuve)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
L'homme a prouvé ses dires, photos à l'appui.
The man proved what he was saying with photos to back it up.

in support of

(pour renforcer)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
À l'appui de son contrat, il chercha à faire valoir ses droits.

window sill

nom masculin (endroit où repose une fenêtre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'appui de fenêtre se trouve à la base de la structure pour la supporter. J'ai mis une plante sur l'appui de fenêtre de la cuisine.

headrest

nom masculin (dispositif sur un siège)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'appui-tête permet de reposer la tête sans qu'elle ne bascule.

headrest

nom masculin (véhicule : partie du siège) (car seat)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'appui-tête est fait pour éviter le coup du lapin.

look for support, ask for support

locution verbale (chercher du soutien, de l'aide)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Dans ce moment difficile de sa vie Paul cherche appui auprès de son meilleur ami.

in support

locution adverbiale (en aide, en assistance)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

support staff

nom masculin (gens en charge de la logistique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

standing foot

nom masculin (pied fort)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

point of reference, bearing

nom masculin (support)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

put weight on , transfer your weight to

locution verbale (s'appuyer sur [qch/qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

lean on

locution verbale (figuré (se servir de [qch]) (figurative)

ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Many people use alcohol as a crutch to help them through stressful times.

supporting evidence

locution adverbiale (en présentant des preuves)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il a été accusé preuves à l'appui.

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