solidaire
The English word 'supportive' can be translated into French as solidaire.
The adjective solidaire is used to describe someone who is supportive, particularly in the sense of showing solidarity or standing together in a collective movement or a specific cause. While English uses 'supportive' for general emotional encouragement, solidaire emphasizes the concept of unity.
Meaning: providing support (adj)
Which one should you use?
Use solidaire when you mean being supportive through solidarity or unity. If you are referring to the concept of 'support' as a noun, such as 'providing support', use the noun soutien instead of this adjective.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective solidaire is invariant in gender, meaning it does not change its form whether the subject is masculine or feminine.
When do people say it?
To convey support informally, you might say Je suis là pour toi (I am here for you) or Je te soutiens à fond (I fully support you). Another way to show support is to say J'ai confiance en toi, which means 'I have confidence in you'.
Did you know?
- In legal contexts, the term solidaire refers to 'joint and several liability', where multiple people are held collectively responsible for a single debt.
- The adjective solidaire shares its DNA with the English word 'solid', as both descend from the Latin 'solidus', implying something that is firm or unbroken.
- The French concept of being solidaire is deeply rooted in the tradition of 'social solidarity', a cornerstone of the French social model and the way the state provides support to its citizens.
Examples in context
- Je sais que Tom sera solidaire.I know Tom will be supportive.This sentence demonstrates how to express that someone will be supportive using solidaire.Tatoeba #6840129 by Micsmithel, translation #6838634 by CK
- Sois solidaire.Be supportive.This sentence uses solidaire as an imperative to tell someone to be supportive.Tatoeba #7939128 by Micsmithel, translation #2111952 by CK
- J'essayais d'être solidaire.I was trying to be supportive.This sentence shows the use of solidaire when describing a past attempt to be supportive.Tatoeba #2397712 by sacredceltic, translation #2396159 by CK
- Je suis là pour vous aiderI am here to help you
- Nous vous soutenons dans votre démarcheWe support you in your approach
- Je vous soutiens dans votre projetI support you in your project
- Nous vous encourageons à persévérerWe encourage you to persevere
- Ne t'inquiète pas, je suis là pour toiDon't worry, I'm here for you
- Je suis fier/fière de toi !I'm proud of you!
- Tu as tout mon soutienYou have my full support
- Tu es capable, je crois en toiYou are capable, I believe in you
- N'hésite pas à me demander de l'aideDon't hesitate to ask me for help
- Je t'envoie toutes mes ondes positivesI'm sending you all my positive vibes
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a colleague who is facing a difficult situation.
- LéaOn doit rester solidaire avec notre collègue.We must stay supportive of our colleague.
- HugoJe suis d'accord, c'est important.I agree, it is important.
- LéaEst-ce que tu es solidaire de sa décision ?Are you supportive of his decision?
- HugoOui, je le soutiendrai totalement.Yes, I will support him completely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries solidaire, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
