No. 9,749 in French
entretient
"Entretient" means "maintains" or "takes care of" in English.
In a sentence
Il entretient de bonnes relations avec ses voisins.
He maintains good relations with his neighbors.
Usage in this sentence: 'entretient' is used to describe an action where the subject ('il') actively maintains or upholds a favorable connection or relationship with others ('ses voisins').
Elle entretient sa voiture régulièrement.
She maintains her car regularly.
Usage in this sentence: 'entretient' here signifies the ongoing care or upkeep the subject ('elle') performs to ensure the functionality and condition of an object ('sa voiture').
Il s'entretient avec le directeur pour discuter des projets futurs.
He talks with the director to discuss future projects.
Usage in this sentence: 's'entretient' represents the reciprocal dialogue or conversation happening between the subject ('il') and another person ('le directeur').
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