No. 837 in French
garder
To keep, to guard, to take care of.
In a sentence
Je garde précieusement ce cadeau.
I am carefully keeping this gift.
Here, 'garder' means 'to keep' or 'to hold onto' something with care, reflecting its protective or custodial nature.
Il faut garder le silence dans la bibliothèque.
One must keep silent in the library.
In this sentence, 'garder' conveys the idea of maintaining or adhering to a state or behavior, specifically silence.
Pour rester en bonne santé, il est important de garder une bonne posture.
To stay healthy, it is important to maintain good posture.
Here, 'garder' suggests maintaining or preserving a condition or quality, such as good posture.
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