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    D'entretenir (en. To maintain)

    /dɑ̃tʁə.n.tə.ʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To keep in a state of operation or well-being.
    She needs to maintain her car to avoid breakdowns.
    Elle doit entretenir sa voiture pour éviter les pannes.
    To take care of something to keep it in good condition.
    It is important to maintain one's garden regularly.
    Il est important d'entretenir son jardin régulièrement.
    To support financially or materially.
    He managed to support his family despite the difficulties.
    Il a réussi à entretenir sa famille malgré les difficultés.

    Etymology

    From old French 'entretenir', where 'entre-' means 'between' and 'tenir' means 'to hold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maintain a relationship
    To maintain friendly or romantic ties with someone.
    entretenir une relation
    maintain a conversation
    To have and maintain a verbal exchange with someone.
    entretenir une conversation
    maintain appearances
    To pay attention to one's physique or the image one presents.
    entretenir l'apparence

    Related Words

    maintenance
    Action of keeping something in good condition.
    entretien
    outfit
    Way of keeping or maintaining something.
    tenue
    care
    Action of taking care of something with attention.
    soin

    Slang Meanings

    To maintain
    One needs to maintain motivation.
    Il faut entretenir la motivation.
    To manage a situation
    He takes good care of her, it shows.
    Il l'entretient bien, ça se voit.