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    Tenaient (en. Held)

    /tənɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form of the verb 'tenir' in the imperfect tense, third person plural.
    They had been holding the book for hours.
    Ils tenaient le livre depuis des heures.
    To maintain a position or state.
    They stood by their decision despite the criticism.
    Ils tenaient à leur décision malgré les critiques.
    To have control over something.
    They kept the situation under control.
    Ils tenaient la situation sous contrôle.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tenir', derived from the Latin 'tenere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To hold dear
    To attach great importance to something.
    tenir à cœur
    To hold the road
    To be valid or reasonable.
    tenir la route
    To hold on
    To withstand a difficult situation.
    tenir le coup

    Related Words

    Tenor
    The content or substance of something.
    teneur
    Alcohol content
    The amount of alcohol in a drink.
    teneur en alcool

    Slang Meanings

    To be in charge of something.
    He ran the shop while the others were on vacation.
    Il tenait la boutique pendant que les autres étaient en vacances.
    To maintain an attitude or opinion.
    She always held her point of view, no matter the circumstances.
    Elle tenait toujours son point de vue, peu importe les circonstances.