Maintien (en. Maintenance)

/mɛ̃.tjɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of preserving or keeping something.

The maintenance of peace is essential for stability.

Le maintien de la paix est essentiel pour la stabilité.

Physical or moral support to remain in a certain position.

The retention of this director was decided despite criticism.

Le maintien en poste de ce directeur a été décidé malgré les critiques.

Persistence of a state or condition.

The maintenance of his performance level is impressive.

Le maintien de son niveau de performance est impressionnant.

From the verb maintenir, formed from the Latin 'manu tenere' which means 'to hold with the hand'.

maintenance of health

Practices and actions aimed at preserving good health.

maintien de la santé

maintenance of order

Action of enforcing the law and public order.

maintien de l'ordre

maintaining condition

Actions to maintain a level of performance or state.

maintien en condition

to maintain

Verb meaning to keep, preserve, or support.

maintenir

maintenance

Action of keeping something in good condition.

maintenance

maintainer

Person who takes care of maintenance.

mainteneur

Maintaining in a difficult situation without alternatives.

We are in an old-fashioned maintenance mode, no plan B.

On est dans un maintien à l'ancienne, pas de plan B.

Staying on course despite obstacles.

We need to maintain the structure so we don't falter.

Il faut un maintien de la barraque pour ne pas flancher.