Entretenir
Example: Il faut entretenir le jardin chaque semaine pour qu'il reste beau.
Definition
"Entretenir" means to maintain or keep something in good condition through regular care or work. For example, it involves activities like watering, pruning, or cleaning to ensure that a garden remains beautiful and healthy over time.
Etymology
The word "entretenir" comes from the Old French 'entretenir', which combines 'entre' (between) and 'tenir' (to hold). Originally, it meant to hold or keep something going between parties, evolving to mean maintaining or sustaining something continuously. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'entertain'?
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"Entretenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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