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Detailed Translations for mainstay from English to French

mainstay:

mainstay [the ~] nomen

  1. the mainstay (pillar)
    le colonne; le pilier; la colonnette
  2. the mainstay (crutch; anchor)
    le soutien; l'aide sociale; l'appui; l'aide; l'asile; le lieu de refuge; le lieu de salut; le port de refuge; le point d'appui

Translation Matrix for mainstay:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
aide anchor; crutch; mainstay aid; assistance; assistant; auxiliairy staff; bystander; clerk; footman; hand; help; helper; helpful; helpfulness; indication; lead; maintenance service; pointer; provision of services; relief; second servant; services; social work; starting point; suggestion; support; valet; welfare work
aide sociale anchor; crutch; mainstay aid; assistance; help; helpfulness; home help; relief; social security; supplementary benefit; welfare
appui anchor; crutch; mainstay aid; assistance; buttress; help; indication; lead; pointer; rest; starting point; suggestion; support; window-sill
asile anchor; crutch; mainstay accommodation; asylum; corner; hiding-place; nook; refuge; refugee camp; retreat; safety zone; shelter; somewhere to sleep
colonne mainstay; pillar column; pile; pillar; post
colonnette mainstay; pillar column; pile; pillar
lieu de refuge anchor; crutch; mainstay refuge; refugee camp; safety zone
lieu de salut anchor; crutch; mainstay
pilier mainstay; pillar column; pile; pillar; pole; post; stake
point d'appui anchor; crutch; mainstay back support; support; walker; walking frame
port de refuge anchor; crutch; mainstay refuge
soutien anchor; crutch; mainstay aid; assistance; cheers; encouragement; encouraging; help; helpfulness; indication; lead; maintenance service; pointer; prop; putting on; relief; shore; starting point; stay; stimulation; suggestion; support; switching on; turning on; turning up; urging; urging on
- anchor; backbone; keystone; linchpin; lynchpin; pillar
Not SpecifiedRelated TranslationsOther Translations
aide guidance; help; online help
colonne column
OtherRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- buttress; pillar

Related Words for "mainstay":

  • mainstays

Synonyms for "mainstay":


Related Definitions for "mainstay":

  1. the forestay that braces the mainmast1
  2. a central cohesive source of support and stability1
  3. a prominent supporter1

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