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behave in French

behave in French is conduire, tenir, comporter — behave means to act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.

behave in French

conduire
verb
tenir
verb
comporter
verb
(intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.
se comporter
verb
(intransitive) To act, conduct oneself in a specific manner; used with an adverbial of manner.

What does "behave" mean?

  1. verb To act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.
    "One time when Willie was more set on clowning than on learning about Jesus, Miss Helen ordered, "Willie Mack, you stand up against the wall until you learn to behave.""
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behave in a sentence

  • One time when Willie was more set on clowning than on learning about Jesus, Miss Helen ordered, "Willie Mack, you stand up against the wall until you learn to behave."
  • His mother threatened to spank him if he didn't behave.

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What is "behave" in French?
"behave" in French is conduire, tenir, comporter. behave means: To act in a particular way, or to act properly and politely.
Are there other ways to say "behave" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "behave": conduire, tenir, comporter, se comporter.
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