How is the phrase tenir tête à translated from French to English

English translation
Stand up to
verb

Affronter ou résister courageusement à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

To confront or resist someone or something bravely.

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  • Elle a décidé de tenir tête à ses voisins bruyants. — She decided to stand up to her loud neighbors.

  • Pourquoi ne lui tiens-tu pas tête pendant la réunion ? — Why don't you stand up to him at the meeting?

  • Il est important de tenir tête au harcèlement à l'école. — It's important to stand up to bullying in schools.

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