Beginner #53 What’s the difference between French verbs supporter and soutenir?

Learn how to use French verbs soutenir and supporter my friend.

soutenir

to support 

supporter 

to bear, withstand, handle

Je soutiens mes amis.

I support my friends.

Merci pour ton soutien.

Thank you for your support.

Je ne supporte pas le bruit.

I cannot stand any noise.

Il supporte cela depuis longtemps.

He has been bearing with it for a long time.