soutenez

Soutenez is a French verb form derived from the verb soutenir. It functions as the second person plural present indicative (vous soutenez) and as the imperative form used to address a group or, in some contexts, a polite singular, meaning “you support” or “support!” in English. It is commonly found in phrases that urge or describe backing a person, idea, cause, or organization.

Etymology and forms are tied to the verb soutenir, which in turn derives from older French forms such as sostenir and ultimately from Latin roots meaning to hold up or uphold. The base verb is conjugated regularly in the present tense for the vous form, with soutenez being the typical ending for the imperative and the present indicative in the vous form.

Usage notes include its frequent pairing with nouns and adjectives related to backing or assistance, such as soutenir financièrement (to provide financial support) or soutenir moralement (to offer moral support). The noun sout En, meaning support or backing, is closely related and often appears in similar discourse, such as political campaigns, charitable drives, or personal appeals.

Examples in context:

- Vous soutenez cette initiative, et cela est apprécié. (You are supporting this initiative, and that is appreciated.)

- S186you might see a campaign message: Soutenez cette cause dès aujourd’hui. (Support this cause today.)

- Noun usage: Le soutien (the support) peut être financier ou moral.

See also: soutenir, soutien, soutènement. These terms cover related meanings of backing, upholding, and assistance across linguistic and cultural contexts.