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    Tenante (en. Tenant)

    /tənɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman who supports or defends an idea or principle.
    She is a proponent of women's rights.
    Elle est une tenante du droit des femmes.
    The owner of a property or right.
    The tenant of the apartment decided to renew the lease.
    La tenante de l'appartement a décidé de renouveler le bail.
    A person who holds a position or title.
    This chair holder has a lot of influence in her field.
    Cette tenante de la chaire a beaucoup d'influence dans son domaine.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to hold', derived from the Latin 'tenere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holder of a discourse
    A person who defends a certain position in a debate.
    tenante d'un discours
    holder of authority
    A person who exercises a form of authority or control.
    tenante de l'autorité
    holder of tradition
    A person who values and maintains specific traditions.
    tenante de la tradition

    Related Words

    to hold
    To keep something in one's possession or in a certain state.
    tenir
    tenant
    A person who occupies a property, often as a tenant.
    tenant
    holder
    One who has charge or responsibility for something.
    teneur

    Slang Meanings

    A person very committed to their ideas.
    She is a true advocate; she doesn't give up.
    C'est une véritable tenante, elle ne lâche rien.
    Militant feminist.
    She is a proponent of the feminist movement, always ready to defend her ideas.
    Elle est une tenante du mouvement féministe, toujours prête à défendre ses idées.