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tenir debout
01
to be in good shape, to stay upright
être en bonne forme physique ou morale , ne pas être épuisé
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Après une longue nuit de travail, il tient encore debout.
After a long night of work, he's still in good shape.
02
to hold up, to make sense
avoir du sens, être crédible et rationnel
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Ton explication ne tient pas debout.
Your explanation doesn't make sense.
03
to stand upright, to stay standing
rester en position verticale , ne pas tomber
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Malgré sa fatigue, il a tenu debout pendant tout le discours.
Despite his fatigue, he stood upright throughout the speech.
