How is the word tenir translated from French to English

Avoir gardé quelque chose dans ses mains.

Kept something in your hands.

verb
English translation
held

Examples with “tenir”

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  • Elle a tenu le bébé avec précaution. She held the baby carefully.

  • La réunion a été organisée un vendredi. The meeting was held on Friday.

  • J'ai tenu la porte pendant qu'ils rentraient le canapé. I held the door while they carried the sofa in.

  • Ils ont organisé la cérémonie dans le jardin. They held the ceremony in the garden.

  • Depuis combien de temps tiens-tu cette pose ? How long have you held that pose?

  • Où le concert a-t-il été organisé l'an dernier ? Where was the concert held last year?

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FAQ about “tenir”

How is “tenir” translated from French?
“tenir” translates into English as “held”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “tenir” mean?
Meaning of “tenir”: Avoir gardé quelque chose dans ses mains. In English — “held”.
What part of speech is “tenir”?
“tenir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “tenir”?
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How can I memorize “tenir”?
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