a maintenu
Passé composé il/elle conjugation of maintenir.
maintenir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to keep
Lucien a utilisé une chaise pour maintenir la porte ouverte et pour éviter qu'elle claque.Lucien used a chair to keep the door open so it wouldn't slam shut.
b. to hold
J'ai maintenu fermement mon chien pendant son vaccin.I held my dog firmly during his vaccination.
a. to keep
Tu dois maintenir une température d'environ 25°C pour le levain.You need to keep the sourdough starter at a temperature of about 25°C.
b. to maintain
J'essaie de maintenir un équilibre entre mon travail et ma famille.I try to maintain a balance between my work and my family.
a. to go ahead with
Nous avons décidé de maintenir le voyage malgré le mauvais temps prévu.We decided to go ahead with the trip despite the forecast of bad weather.
b. to continue with
Aurore souhaite maintenir sa candidature pour les élections.Aurore wants to continue with her candidacy for the elections.
a. to stand by
La victime a maintenu ses déclarations.The victim stood by his statements.
b. to maintain
Je maintiens que c'est une très mauvaise idée !I maintain that this is a very bad idea!
c. to stick to
Lucas maintient son avis malgré mes arguments.Lucas is sticking to his opinion despite my arguments.
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