How to Say ‘We support each other’ in French
On se soutient
ohn suh soo-syan
[ohn suh soo-syan]
💬 Usage Tip: French often uses [on] for "we" in everyday speech, especially in conversation. So [On se soutient] is a very natural spoken way to say "we support each other."
Phrase Breakdown
On
[ohn]
we / people
"On" often means "we" in spoken French, though literally it can mean "one" or "people."
On se soutient dans cette entreprise quand il y a beaucoup de travail.
We support each other in this company when there is a lot of work.
se
[suh]
each other / oneself
"Se" is a reflexive pronoun; here it shows mutual action: supporting one another.
On se soutient pendant les périodes chargées.
We support each other during busy periods.
soutient
[soo-syan]
supports
"Soutient" comes from "soutenir," meaning to support or back someone up.
On se soutient quand un collègue a besoin d'aide.
We support each other when a colleague needs help.
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