French Word: tenir
English Meaning: 1. to have, to hold 2. to keep
German Meaning: haben, halten

Word Forms: tenaient, tenais, tenait, tenant, tenez, teniez, tenions, tenons, tenu, tiendra, tiendrai, tiendraient, tiendrais, tiendrait, tiendras, tiendrez, tiendriez, tiendrions, tiendrons, tiendront, tienne, tiennent, tiennes, tiens, tient, tînmes, tinrent, tins, tinsse, tinssent, tinsses, tinssiez, tinssions, tint, tînt, tîntes

Example Sentences:

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Elle tient le papier dans sa main.
She's holding the paper in her hand.
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Le garçon se tient devant sa sœur.
The boy is standing in front of his sister.
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Je tiendrai ma promesse.
I will keep my promise.
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Tenez-vous un journal ?
Do you keep a diary?
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Je tiens à vous remercier à l'avance pour votre coopération.
I want to thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Je ne fais jamais de promesse que je n'ai pas l'intention de tenir.
I never make promises I don't intend to keep.
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