No. 796 in French
tenir
"Tenir" means "to hold" in English.
In a sentence
Je tiens un verre d'eau dans ma main.
I am holding a glass of water in my hand.
'Tenir' is used as 'to hold' to indicate possessing or grasping something physically.
Il tient toujours ses promesses.
He always keeps his promises.
'Tenir' is used as 'to keep' to express fulfilling or adhering to something such as a promise.
Ce pont tient bien, même après tant d'années.
This bridge holds well, even after so many years.
'Tenir' is used as 'to hold' in a metaphorical sense, referring to the structural integrity or endurance of the bridge.
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