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    Gardaient (en. Kept)

    /ɡaʁ.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Conjugated form of the verb garder in the imperfect indicative.
    They kept an eye on the children while they played.
    Ils gardaient un œil sur les enfants pendant qu'ils jouaient.
    To keep something safe or in good condition.
    The ancestors kept their culture alive through stories.
    Les ancêtres gardaient leur culture vivante à travers des histoires.
    To take care of something or someone.
    They tended their garden with great care.
    Ils gardaient leur jardin avec beaucoup d'attention.

    Etymology

    From the verb garder, derived from Old French 'gardier', from Latin 'guardare' meaning to watch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stay the course
    To maintain a direction or goal.
    garder le cap
    keep calm
    To remain calm and composed in a stressful situation.
    garder son calme
    keep in mind
    To remember something.
    garder à l'esprit
    hold your head high
    To remain proud despite difficulties.
    garder la tête haute

    Related Words

    to keep
    To watch over, to preserve something.
    garder
    guardian
    A person who guards a place or property.
    gardien
    guard
    Act of watching over or protecting.
    garde
    warranty
    Commitment to ensuring the safety of an asset.
    garantie

    Slang Meanings

    Not to let something slip away.
    They kept the good atmosphere.
    Ils gardaient la bonne ambiance.
    To watch closely.
    They kept this project in mind.
    Ils gardaient ce projet en tête.