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    Maintient (en. Maintains)

    /mɛ̃tjɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Support something so that it does not fall.
    He keeps the door open with one foot.
    Il maintient la porte ouverte avec un pied.
    Keep something in a particular state.
    She always remains calm even in difficult situations.
    Elle maintient toujours son calme même dans les situations difficiles.
    Assert something insistently.
    He maintains that his opinion is the right one.
    Il maintient que son opinion est la bonne.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'maintenir', derived from Latin 'manu tenere', meaning 'to hold in hand'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maintain course
    Stay on track, not deviating from one's goal.
    maintenir le cap
    maintain pressure
    Continue to exert influence or force over someone or something.
    maintenir la pression
    maintain a balance
    Keep a situation stable or equal.
    maintenir un équilibre

    Related Words

    to maintain
    To keep something in a certain state.
    maintenir
    maintained
    Action of keeping something in a certain state.
    maintenue
    maintenance
    Action of keeping in working condition.
    maintenance

    Slang Meanings

    Stand firm on one's positions.
    He holds on to his ideas, no matter what others say.
    Il maintient ses idées, quoi qu'en disent les autres.
    Not to give in under pressure.
    She sticks to her decision despite objections.
    Elle maintient sa décision malgré les objections.