maintien

le maintien
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. maintaining
Pour conserver les aliments, le maintien de la chaîne du froid est essentiel.To preserve food, maintaining the cold chain is essential.
b. upholding
Le maintien des traditions familiales me tient à cœur.Upholding family traditions matters to me.
c. maintenance
Le maintien de l'activité économique de l'entreprise dépendra de nombreux facteurs.The maintenance of the company's economic activity will depend on many factors.
a. support
Ce soutien-gorge de sport offre un maintien adapté aux activités à fort impact.This sports bra provides support suitable for high-impact activities.
a. posture
Un bon maintien est important pour éviter les douleurs au dos.Good posture is important to avoid back pain.
b. bearing
Flore entra dans la pièce avec un maintien assuré qui attira l’attention de tout le monde.Flore walked into the room with a confident bearing that drew everyone’s attention.
c. deportment
Ce danseur a un excellent maintien et se déplace avec élégance.This dancer has excellent deportment and moves with elegance.
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