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    Tenu (en. Tenuous)

    /tə.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which has little ground or substance.
    This fabric is very held and tears easily.
    Ce tissu est très tenu et se déchire facilement.
    Which is in low proportion.
    His argument was held and lacked weight.
    Son argument était tenu et manquait de poids.
    Which expresses an idea in a non-committal way.
    His promise was held just above the daisies.
    Sa promesse était tenue au ras des pâquerettes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tenu', past participle of 'tenere', meaning 'to hold'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    held by the hair
    An explanation that does not hold water.
    tenu par les cheveux
    kept away
    To be excluded from a group or an action.
    tenu à l'écart
    held in respect
    Maintained in a position of submission.
    tenu en respect

    Related Words

    tenacity
    The quality of a person who clings to their ideas.
    tenacité
    tension
    Friction or stress between two elements.
    tension
    to hold
    To keep something in place.
    tenir

    Slang Meanings

    A lightweight or minimalist style of clothing.
    He always moves in casual attire, a true minimalist.
    Il se déplace toujours en tenu décontractée, un vrai minimaliste.
    A cautious or reserved behavior.
    He has a very reserved attitude during conversations.
    Il a une attitude très tenu lors des conversations.