Tiennent (en. Hold)

/tjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To maintain something in a position or state.

They are holding the door open.

Ils tiennent la porte ouverte.

To own or be in possession of something.

They run a store in town.

Ils tiennent un magasin en ville.

To comply with an obligation or a promise.

They always keep their promises.

Ils tiennent toujours leurs promesses.

The verb 'tenir' comes from the Latin 'tenere', which means 'to have, to hold'.

to hold on

Stay strong in the face of difficulty.

tenir le coup

to hold firm

Do not give in, keep your position firm.

tenir bon

to care for someone

To have affection or importance for someone.

tenir à quelqu'un

holds

A form of the verb tenir used in the second person singular.

tien

held

Past participle of the verb tenir, indicating something that has been held.

tenu

content

One who holds, keeps, or maintains something.

teneur

To hold one's rank

He holds his position in the competition.

Il tient son rang dans la compétition.

To hold the stubble

Here, you’re holding the stubble like a pro.

Tiens, tu tiens la chaume comme un pro.