English–French
“hold” in French
How to say “hold” in French
“Hold” in French is tenir.
A hand keeps an object, promise, event, or condition firmly in place.
Example sentences with tenir
Il tient bon malgré la fatigue.
He holds firm despite the fatigue.
Tips for using tenir
- For simple possession, avoir is usually more natural than tenir; tenir emphasizes holding, control, or keeping something in place.
Other French words for “hold”
Il détient un permis de conduire.
He holds a driver's license.