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    Garder (en. Keep)

    /ɡaʁ.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To preserve something in a certain state or place.
    You need to keep this box secure.
    Il faut garder cette boîte en sécurité.
    To take care of something or someone.
    She looks after the children while the parents work.
    Elle garde les enfants pendant que les parents travaillent.
    To retain something for oneself.
    He decided to keep the information to himself.
    Il a décidé de garder l'information pour lui.
    To monitor or protect a place.
    They must keep the door closed at night.
    Ils doivent garder la porte fermée la nuit.
    To maintain a habit or attitude.
    He liked to keep a positive attitude during difficulties.
    Il aimait garder une attitude positive dans les difficultés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'guardare', meaning 'to watch over' or 'to look at'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep calm
    Remain calm and composed in a difficult situation.
    garder son calme
    keep in touch
    Maintain communication or a relationship.
    garder le contact
    keep in mind
    Remember something.
    garder à l'esprit
    keep a secret
    Not reveal confidential information.
    garder le secret

    Related Words

    guardian
    A person who watches over something or protects a place.
    gardien
    guard
    The act of monitoring or protecting.
    garde
    safety rail
    A safety device that prevents falling.
    garde-fou

    Slang Meanings

    Stay the course
    He continues to move forward despite the challenges; he stays the course.
    Il continue à avancer malgré les défis, il garde le cap.
    Save face
    He tried to save face during the difficult discussion.
    Il a essayé de garder la face lors de la discussion difficile.