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    Maintenu (en. Maintained)

    /mɛ̃tənɥ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is kept in a certain state.
    His health status is maintained despite the treatments.
    Son état de santé est maintenu malgré les traitements.
    Kept, supported, or sustained in the state.
    The pressure was kept constant during the experiment.
    La pression a été maintenue constante durant l'expérience.
    Retained and not released.
    Secrets must be maintained with care.
    Les secrets doivent être maintenus avec soin.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'manu tenere', meaning 'to hold in the hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be held in detention
    Remain physically confined.
    être maintenu en détention
    maintained under surveillance
    To be closely observed.
    maintenu sous surveillance
    kept up to date
    To be regularly updated.
    maintenu à jour

    Related Words

    to maintain
    Action of keeping something in a certain state.
    maintenir
    maintenance
    Action of keeping something in good condition.
    entretien
    support
    Action of providing support or assistance.
    soutien

    Slang Meanings

    To be kept online.
    He is maintained online by his friends to avoid losing contact.
    Il est maintenu en ligne par ses amis pour ne pas perdre contact.
    To be supported in a situation.
    He is maintained in his role thanks to his skills.
    Il est maintenu dans son rôle grâce à ses compétences.