How is the word entretenir translated from French to English

Garder quelque chose en bon état de fonctionnement.

To keep something in good condition or going.

verb
English translation
Maintain

Examples with “entretenir”

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  • Nous entretenons le matériel tous les mois. We maintain the equipment every month.

  • Il soutient qu'il est innocent. He maintains that he is innocent.

  • Comment entretient-on un parquet en bois ? How do you maintain a wooden floor?

  • Elle soutient toujours qu'elle n'a rien vu. She still maintains she saw nothing.

  • La commune arrive à peine à entretenir ses vieux ponts. The town can barely maintain its old bridges.

  • Soutiennent-ils vraiment que le prix était juste ? Do they really maintain the price was fair?

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FAQ about “entretenir”

How is “entretenir” translated from French?
“entretenir” translates into English as “Maintain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “entretenir” mean?
Meaning of “entretenir”: Garder quelque chose en bon état de fonctionnement. In English — “Maintain”.
What part of speech is “entretenir”?
“entretenir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “entretenir”?
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