être solidaire de
In French, the phrase "stand with" is translated as être solidaire de.
The phrase être solidaire de is used to express that one is supportive of or stands in solidarity with a person or group. Unlike the English phrase "stand with," which might sometimes refer to physical positioning, the French phrase is strictly used for expressing support or solidarity.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using être solidaire de, you must include the preposition de to connect the phrase to the person or group being supported. Additionally, the adjective solidaire must agree in number with the subject of the sentence. For example, use être solidaires de when the subject is plural.
Did you know?
- In French, solidarité is not just a feeling but a legal concept used in contracts to describe 'joint and several liability'.
- The verb être in the phrase actually comes from two different Latin ancestors, one meaning 'to be' and another meaning 'to stand'.
- Using être solidaire de is common during the grève or strikes that frequently happen in France as a form of collective social action.
Examples in context
- Je suis solidaire des victimes de l'attentat.I stand with the victims of the attack.
- Nous soutenons pleinement votre entreprise.We fully stand with/support your company.
- Il soutient les droits de l'homme dans le monde entier.He stands with/supports human rights worldwide.
- Je suis avec toi dans cette épreuve.I stand with you in this trial.
- On est avec toi, ne t'inquiète pas.We stand with you, don't worry.
- Je suis aux côtés de ma meilleure amie dans cette situation difficile.I stand by my best friend in this difficult situation.
- Ils sont toujours aux côtés des plus démunis.They always stand with the most vulnerable.
- Nous sommes solidaires des victimes.We stand with the victims.
- Il faut être solidaire de ses collègues.One must stand with one's colleagues.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan discuss a social cause.
- ChloéTu veux être solidaire de cette association ?Do you want to stand with this association?
- NathanOui, je soutiens totalement leur combat.Yes, I totally support their struggle.
- ChloéC'est super, nous pouvons signer la pétition.That's great, we can sign the petition.
- NathanOn le fait ensemble maintenant.Let's do it together now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, solidaire, être, CC BY-SA 4.0.
