Garderai (en. Will keep)
/ɡaʁdeʁɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To conserve or maintain something in one’s possession.
I will keep this book until you need it.
Je garderai ce livre jusqu'à ce que tu en aies besoin.
To protect or defend something.
I will keep my promise, no matter the circumstances.
Je garderai ma promesse, peu importe les circonstances.
To watch over someone or something.
I will look after the children while you go shopping.
Je garderai les enfants pendant que tu fais des courses.
To retain information or a secret.
I will keep this secret between us.
Je garderai ce secret entre nous.
Etymology
From Old French 'gardar', derived from Latin 'guardare', which means 'to look' or 'to watch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
keep in touch
Maintain communication with someone.
garder le contact
keep calm
Stay composed in a stressful situation.
garder son calme
keep an eye on
Monitor something or someone.
garder un œil sur
keep your head held high
Remain confident and dignified despite difficulties.
garder la tête haute
Related Words
guard
The action of monitoring or protecting.
garde
guardian
A person who watches over something.
gardien
daycare
An establishment that supervises children.
garderie
keeping
The action of keeping.
gardement
Slang Meanings
To keep something in a casual manner.
I'm going to keep it super chill.
Je vais le garder super chill.
To maintain an attitude in a situation.
He keeps his swag even in tough times.
Il garde son swag même dans la galère.