Tenus (en. Held)

[tənü]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which is held or retained in a given state.

The walls held up by scaffolding must be inspected.

Les murs tenus par des échafaudages doivent être inspectés.

That which is maintained in a certain order or style.

She was invited to an event held with elegance.

Elle a été invitée à un événement tenus avec élégance.

Refers to a promise or commitment that has been respected.

All the held agreements are essential for trust.

Tous les accords tenus sont essentiels pour la confiance.

From the verb tenir, which means to hold or to maintain.

to be kept at bay

To be excluded or kept away from something.

être tenus à l'écart

held by the hand

To be physically held together, often used to refer to children or partners.

tenus par la main

to hold

To keep something in a certain position.

tenir

to retain

Not to let escape or not to allow to leave.

retenir

Hold on

In difficult times, one must hold on to move forward.

Dans les moments difficiles, il faut tenir bon pour avancer.

Stay on track

This car stays on track, even on difficult surfaces.

Cette voiture tient la route, même sur des surfaces difficiles.