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    Gardèrent (en. Kept)

    /ɡaʁdʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    A verb tense used to express uncertain actions or wishes.
    They must keep the secret.
    Il faut qu'ils gardèrent le secret.
    Used to express a condition in a subordinate clause.
    As long as they kept hope, everything was possible.
    Aussi longtemps qu'ils gardèrent espoir, tout était possible.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'garder', from Latin 'guardare', meaning to preserve or protect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that they kept their calm
    who remain serene and composed in a stressful situation.
    qu'ils gardèrent leur calme
    if only they stayed the course
    if they maintained their direction or their goals.
    si seulement ils gardèrent le cap

    Related Words

    guard
    The action of keeping, maintaining, or protecting something.
    garde
    guardian
    A person responsible for watching over something.
    gardien

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to someone who remains faithful in a relationship.
    He is really keepin' it real, he never talks about his exes.
    Il est vraiment gardèrent, il ne parle jamais de ses ex.
    Used to describe a person who always keeps their promises.
    He's a really loyal guy, he always keeps his commitments.
    C'est un gars gardèrent, il tient toujours ses engagements.