Example: Il a su tenir bon malgré tout pendant les moments difficiles.
Definition
"Tenir bon malgré tout" means to remain steadfast and determined despite facing difficulties or challenges. It describes the ability to persist and maintain strength when situations are tough, as in the example phrase where someone managed to keep going during hard times.
Translations
To hold on despite everything
Resistir a pesar de todo
Ondanks alles volhouden
Aguantar malgrat tot
Trotz allem durchhalten
Etymology
The phrase "tenir bon malgré tout" comes from French, where "tenir" means to hold or keep, "bon" means good or firm, and "malgré tout" means despite everything. Together, this expression evokes the idea of holding firm no matter what obstacles arise. Did you know it reflects a common human spirit of resilience?
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To hold on despite everything