No. 10,546 in French
maintenance
The act of upkeep or preserving something in good condition.
In a sentence
La maintenance des équipements est essentielle pour garantir leur bon fonctionnement.
Maintenance of equipment is essential to ensure their proper operation.
Here, 'maintenance' refers to the action of keeping equipment in working condition through regular repairs and inspections.
Il faut investir davantage dans la maintenance préventive.
We must invest more in preventive maintenance.
In this sentence, 'maintenance' specifies the type, focusing on preventive measures to avoid future issues.
La maintenance informatique est un secteur en pleine croissance.
IT maintenance is a growing sector.
This usage of 'maintenance' refers to the specialized field dealing with the upkeep and management of computer systems and networks.
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