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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
noun
(historical) The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
garder
verb
(ditransitive) To maintain the condition of; to preserve in a certain state.
conserver
verb
To remain edible or otherwise usable.
garder
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
conserver
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
observer
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
continuer
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.
empêcher
verb
(transitive) To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; to not swerve from or violate.

What does "keep" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To continue doing something, or to stay in a particular state.
    "Keep going, we're nearly there."
  3. verb To look after, guard, or support someone or something.
    "They keep chickens in the back garden."
  4. 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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