No. 593 in French
tenue
The French word "tenue" means "outfit" or "attire" in English.
In a sentence
La tenue qu'elle porte est élégante.
The outfit she is wearing is elegant.
The word 'tenue' here refers to a set of clothing or outfit.
La bonne tenue du discours a impressionné l'audience.
The well-conducted speech impressed the audience.
In this case, 'tenue' relates to the manner or conduct of an event.
La tenue de route de cette voiture est excellente.
The road handling of this car is excellent.
Here, 'tenue' is used to signify performance or handling, in this context related to driving.
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