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    Maintenir (en. Maintain)

    /mɛ̃.tə.niʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Ensure that something does not change.
    It is necessary to maintain a constant temperature.
    Il faut maintenir la température constante.
    Strive to preserve or not give up.
    She tries to keep her promises.
    Elle essaie de maintenir ses promesses.
    Support or defend an idea or opinion.
    The lawyer maintains that his client is innocent.
    L'avocat maintient que son client est innocent.
    Maintain an effort or action over a period.
    They must maintain their concentration during the exam.
    Ils doivent maintenir leur concentration pendant l'examen.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'manu tenere', which means to hold by the hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep the course
    Stay on the right track or continue in the same direction.
    maintenir le cap
    maintain peace
    Keep a state of tranquility without conflict.
    maintenir la paix
    maintain distance
    Keep a physical or emotional separation.
    maintenir une distance
    maintain one's weight
    Avoid gaining or losing weight.
    maintenir son poids
    maintain a relationship
    Strive to keep a connection with someone.
    maintenir une relation

    Related Words

    support
    Help or support given to someone.
    soutien
    preservation
    Action of keeping something in its original state.
    préservation
    stabilize
    Make something stable or solid.
    stabiliser

    Slang Meanings

    Hold firmly to a position or opinion.
    He maintains his position despite the pressures.
    Il maintient sa position malgré les pressions.
    Stay cool and not give in.
    She kept her calm in the situation.
    Elle a maintenu son calme dans la situation.
    Stay fit or active.
    He maintains his shape with regular training.
    Il maintient sa forme avec un entraînement régulier.