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Définition et signification de « maintain » en anglais

to maintain

VERBE

maintenir

to make something stay in the same state or condition

Transitive: to maintain sth

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

maintain

3e personne du singulier

maintains

participe présent

maintaining

passé simple

maintained

participe passé

maintained

Exemples

The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing.

Le concierge maintient régulièrement la propreté dans le bureau en nettoyant et en organisant.

soutenir

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

Transitive: to maintain that

Exemples

She maintains that her interpretation of the data is correct despite the opposition.

Elle maintient que son interprétation des données est correcte malgré l'opposition.

entretenir

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

Transitive: to maintain a structure or facility

Exemples

The company hires professionals to maintain the office building each year.

L'entreprise embauche des professionnels pour entretenir le bâtiment de bureau chaque année.

soutenir, subvenir aux besoins de

to supply someone or something with essential resources or support needed for survival or well-being

Transitive: to maintain sb/sth

Exemples

The organization works to maintain struggling families by providing food and shelter.

L'organisation travaille à maintenir les familles en difficulté en fournissant de la nourriture et un abri.

maintenir, affirmer

to support and affirm something as true, especially in the face of disagreement or challenge

Transitive: to maintain a belief or stance

Exemples

She continued to maintain her innocence despite the accusations.

Elle a continué à maintenir son innocence malgré les accusations.

maintenir, défendre

to protect or support something firmly, especially when facing opposition or threats

Transitive: to maintain a position or condition

Exemples

The soldiers were prepared to maintain their position against the advancing enemy.

Les soldats étaient prêts à maintenir leur position contre l'ennemi qui avançait.

tenir, maintenir

to keep a record of something by regularly documenting updates or details in writing

Transitive: to maintain a record

Exemples

She maintained a daily journal to track her fitness progress.

Elle tenait un journal quotidien pour suivre ses progrès en fitness.

Arbre Lexical

maintainable

maintained

maintainer

maintain

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « maintain » en anglais

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