keep in French
keep in French is donjon, garder, conserver — keep means to hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
keep in French
donjon
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
garder
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
conserver
To remain edible or otherwise usable.
garder
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
conserver
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
observer
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
continuer
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
empêcher
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
What does "keep" mean?
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verb To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
"You can keep the book, I have another copy."
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verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
"Keep going, we're nearly there."
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verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
"They keep chickens in the back garden."
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verb To honour or fulfil a promise, rule, or appointment.
"She always keeps her word."
keep in a sentence
- You can keep the book, I have another copy.
- She kept all her old letters in a box.
- Keep going, we're nearly there.
- Please keep quiet during the performance.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "keep" in French?
"keep" in French is donjon, garder, conserver. keep means: To hold on to something or continue having it, rather than giving it up or losing it.
How do you use "keep" in a sentence?
Example: "You can keep the book, I have another copy." In French, "keep" is donjon, garder, conserver.
Are there other ways to say "keep" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "keep": donjon, garder, conserver, observer, continuer, empêcher.
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