Gardez (en. Keep)

/ɡaʁ.de/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Maintain possession.
Keep this book, it might be useful to you.
Gardez ce livre, il pourrait vous être utile.
To protect or monitor something.
Keep the entrance while I look for the keys.
Gardez l'entrée pendant que je cherche les clés.
To remind someone not to forget something.
Keep in mind our meeting tomorrow.
Gardez à l'esprit notre rendez-vous demain.

Etymology

From Old French 'garder', derived from Latin 'guardare', meaning to watch over or protect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

keep calm
Stay calm in any situation.
gardez le calme
keep your distance
Do not get too close.
gardez votre distance
keep your eyes open
Be attentive and vigilant.
gardez les yeux ouverts

Related Words

guard
Action of protecting or monitoring something.
garde
guardian
Person responsible for protection or monitoring.
gardien
guardrail
Safety measure to prevent accidents.
garde-fou

Slang Meanings

Stay vigilant.
At night, you need to keep your eyes open.
En soirée, faut garder les yeux ouverts.
Not to get distracted.
In this matter, you need to keep the focus.
Dans cette affaire, faut garder le focus.