hold in French
hold in French is cale, soute, tenir — hold means to grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
hold in French
cale
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
soute
(nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
tenir
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
retenir
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
soutenir
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
garder
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
détenir
(transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
contenir
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.
soutenir
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.
détenir
(archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.
What does "hold" mean?
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verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
"She held the baby close as she walked down the stairs."
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verb To keep something in a particular state, position, or place, such as reserving it or making someone wait.
"Please hold my seat while I get some popcorn."
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verb To remain true, valid, or in effect.
"That rule still holds, even in the new system."
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noun A grip or grasp on something.
"He kept a firm hold on the rope as he climbed."
hold in a sentence
- She held the baby close as she walked down the stairs.
- Can you hold this bag while I find my keys?
- Please hold my seat while I get some popcorn.
- The airline held the flight for ten minutes to let latecomers board.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "hold" in French?
"hold" in French is cale, soute, tenir. hold means: To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
How do you use "hold" in a sentence?
Example: "She held the baby close as she walked down the stairs." In French, "hold" is cale, soute, tenir.
Are there other ways to say "hold" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "hold": cale, soute, tenir, retenir, soutenir, garder.
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