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.
"The engine can't sustain that speed for long."
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verb To suffer or experience something harmful, especially an injury.
"She sustained a broken wrist in the fall."
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verb To support or provide for someone, especially by giving food or strength.
"A small amount of food sustained them through the journey."
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sustain in a sentence
- The engine can't sustain that speed for long.
- Good soil helps sustain healthy crops.
- She sustained a broken wrist in the fall.
- A small amount of food sustained them through the journey.
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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: "The engine can't sustain that speed for long." 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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