This is the 2431st most frequent French word.
soutient
"Supports."
Here, 'soutient' means 'supports' or 'provides assistance emotionally or physically.'
Elle soutient toujours ses amis dans les moments difficiles.
She always supports her friends in difficult times.
In this context, 'soutient' translates to 'asserts' or 'claims,' indicating the act of stating firmly.
Il soutient que les faits sont corrects malgré les doutes exprimés.
He asserts that the facts are correct despite expressed doubts.
Here, 'soutient' refers to 'supports' in a physical sense, holding or carrying something.