Maintenait (en. Maintained)

/mɛ̃təˈnɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Relates to an ongoing action or state at the moment of speaking.

He is working now on this project.

Il travaille maintenant sur ce projet.

Used to mark a change in time or situation.

Now that you’re here, we can begin.

Maintenant que tu es là, nous pouvons commencer.

Indicates a transition between the past and the present.

Before, I didn't understand, but now it’s clear.

Avant, je ne comprenais pas, mais maintenant c'est clair.

From 'maintain', which comes from the Latin 'manutere', meaning 'hold' or 'retain'.

now or never

We must act immediately, without waiting.

maintenant ou jamais

now that

Indicates a newly established condition or situation.

maintenant que

I am going to now

Phrase indicating the intention to act immediately.

je vais maintenant

maintain

To keep or preserve in a certain state.

maintenir

maintenance

The action of keeping or preserving something.

maintien

maintainability

The ability of a system to be kept in good condition.

maintenabilité

To make an immediate decision.

It’s now or never to tell the truth.

C'est maintenant ou jamais pour dire la vérité.

To do something right now.

I am cleaning now.

Je fais le ménage maintenant.