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    Entretenir (en. Maintain)

    ãtrəte'nin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take care of something to keep it in good condition.
    The car needs to be maintained regularly.
    Il faut entretenir la voiture régulièrement.
    To support financially or morally.
    His parents have always supported him during his studies.
    Ses parents l'ont toujours entretenu pendant ses études.
    To have a conversation or relationship with someone.
    It is important to maintain good relationships with colleagues.
    Il est important d'entretenir de bonnes relations avec ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intertenere' meaning 'to hold between'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maintain a conversation
    To have a discussion
    entretenir une conversation
    maintain a relationship
    To maintain a connection with someone
    entretenir une relation
    maintain a project
    To continue working on a project
    entretenir un projet

    Related Words

    maintenance
    Action of maintaining something, discussion.
    entretien
    maintainer
    Maintenance of a situation or condition.
    entretient
    caretaker
    Person who maintains something or someone.
    entreteneur

    Slang Meanings

    To take care of
    I need to take care of my health.
    Il faut que je m'entretiens de ma santé.
    To finance
    He finances his brother by sending him money every month.
    Il entretient son frère en lui envoyant de l'argent chaque mois.