sustain in French
sustain in French is subvenir, maintenir — sustain means to keep something going or in existence over time.
sustain in French
subvenir
(transitive) To provide for or nourish.
maintenir
To keep from falling; to bear; to uphold; to support.
What does "sustain" mean?
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verb To keep something going or in existence over time.
"It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping."
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verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
"The driver sustained only minor bruises when the bike skidded on the wet road."
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verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.
"A hot bowl of soup was enough to sustain the walkers until evening."
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sustain in a sentence
- It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping.
- The engine can't sustain that speed for long.
- The driver sustained only minor bruises when the bike skidded on the wet road.
- Several players sustained injuries during the long, muddy match.
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What is "sustain" in French?
"sustain" in French is subvenir, maintenir. sustain means: To keep something going or in existence over time.
How do you use "sustain" in a sentence?
Example: "It is hard to sustain a conversation when the phone signal keeps dropping." In French, "sustain" is subvenir, maintenir.
Are there other ways to say "sustain" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sustain": subvenir, maintenir.
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