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    Tenait (en. Held)

    [te. nɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of maintaining or keeping something.
    He held the book firmly in his hand.
    Il tenait fermement le livre dans sa main.
    To have in one's possession.
    She held the truth in her hand.
    Elle tenait la vérité en sa main.
    To be in a certain position or state.
    The child was balancing on the edge.
    L'enfant tenait en équilibre sur la bordure.
    To maintain an opinion or position.
    He stood by his principles despite the pressure.
    Il tenait à ses principes malgré la pression.

    Etymology

    Origin of the verb 'tenir', derived from the Latin 'tenere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hold on
    To succeed in resisting difficulties.
    tenir le coup
    hold dear
    To have a deep attachment to something.
    tenir à cœur
    hold in hand
    To have control over a situation.
    tenir en main
    keep one's word
    To honor a promise or commitment.
    tenir parole

    Related Words

    to hold
    A verb that means to take or maintain.
    tenir
    content
    One who holds, or the essential content of something.
    teneur
    tenement
    An old term referring to the occupation of a space or property.
    tenement

    Slang Meanings

    To hold the pavement
    He knows how to hold the pavement in case of conflict.
    Il sait bien tenir le pavé en cas de conflit.
    To hold the road
    This car holds the road even on difficult terrain.
    Cette voiture tient la route même sur des terrains difficiles.