No. 2,451 in French
tenus
Held, kept, or maintained.
In a sentence
Les participants étaient tenus de respecter les règles.
The participants were required to follow the rules.
In this context, 'tenus' conveys a sense of being obligated or required, often used in formal or legal contexts.
Nous sommes tenus de vous informer des changements.
We are obliged to inform you of the changes.
'Tenus' here reflects an obligation or responsibility, indicating accountability or duty.
Les livres sont tenus en bon état par la bibliothèque.
The books are kept in good condition by the library.
In this sentence, 'tenus' is used to describe maintenance or the act of keeping something in a certain condition or state.
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