No. 4,379 in French
garde
"Guard," "care," or "watch."
In a sentence
La garde est essentielle pour les enfants.
Care is essential for children.
Here, 'garde' refers to the act of caregiving or supervision, especially in the context of children.
Il faut garder la porte fermée.
You must keep the door closed.
In this usage, 'garder' is the verb form meaning 'to keep' or 'to guard', referring to maintaining the state of something being closed.
Le château est protégé par une garde royale.
The castle is protected by a royal guard.
Here, 'garde' denotes an entity or group responsible for guarding and protection.
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