Maintenon (en. Maintain)

/mɛ̃tənɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Support or assistance provided to something or someone.

The maintenance of structures is essential for safety.

Le maintenon des structures est essentiel pour la sécurité.

A set of means aimed at keeping something in condition.

The maintenance of industrial equipment requires regular attention.

Le maintenon des équipements industriels nécessite une attention régulière.

Derived from the verb 'maintain', from the Latin 'manu tener'.

keep in good condition

Action of keeping something in good condition.

maintenon en état

without support

Without support or assistance.

sans maintenon

maintain

To perpetuate something in its current state.

maintenir

support

To help or give strength to something.

soutenir

preserve

To keep something in its natural state.

préserver

protect

To safeguard from dangers.

protéger

Keep the situation under control.

He managed to maintain order amidst the chaos.

Il a réussi à maintenon le chaos qui s'installait.

To survive in difficult conditions.

You really need to keep your wits about you in this neighborhood.

Il faut vraiment avoir du maintenon dans ce quartier.