Maintenir
Example: Il faut maintenir la qualité du service malgré les difficultés.
Definition
"Maintenir" means to keep or preserve something in its current state or condition, often implying continuous effort or support. For example, in the phrase "Il faut maintenir la qualité du service malgré les difficultés," it means to uphold or sustain the quality of service despite challenges.
Etymology
The verb "maintenir" comes from the Old French "maintenir," which itself derives from the Latin "manu tenere," meaning "to hold in the hand." Did you know? This origin reflects the idea of holding or keeping something firmly, which perfectly fits the meaning of "maintenir."
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"Maintenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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