This is the 10012th most frequent French word.
gardait
"Gardait" means "was keeping" or "kept" in English.
Here, 'gardait' means maintaining or continuing to have a certain state or behavior.
Elle gardait toujours son calme, même dans les moments difficiles.
She always maintained her composure, even in difficult moments.
Here, 'gardait' implies taking care of or supervising someone.
Elle gardait souvent son petit frère après l'école.
She often looked after her little brother after school.
In this case, 'gardait' indicates preserving or holding onto something.