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un appui

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Definition: support

J'ai trouvé un appui dans cette organisation - I found support at this organization.

Il a cherché un appui auprès de sa sœur - He turned to his sister for support.

Nous avons l'appui de l'école - We have the school's support.

Il a des chiffres à l'appui de son idée - He has figures in support of his idea.

Related: appuyer - to lean, to press, to support; appuyé (adj) - fixed, intent, emphatic, overdone, labored

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