solidarité

solidarity, mutual support

noun soh-lee-dah-ree-TEH Rare

Usage Note

Solidarité carries strong cultural weight in France — it is enshrined as a social and republican value, seen in public discourse, trade unions, and welfare policy. Par solidarité means 'in solidarity.' The adjective solidaire means 'standing together' or jointly liable. La solidarité nationale is a recurring phrase in French political speech.

Examples

"Ils ont fait grève par solidarité avec leurs collègues."

Natural Translation

They went on strike in solidarity with their colleagues.

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