What is 'se tenir' called in English?

'se tenir' in English is called "Stand". Stand refers to: Être en position verticale sur ses pieds ou se lever dans une telle position.

How do you pronounce 'Stand' and 'se tenir'?

Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Stand' and native French audio speech for 'se tenir' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

What is an example sentence for Stand in French?

English: "Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom." | French: "Veuillez vous tenir debout lorsque le juge entre dans la salle d'audience."

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English to French Dictionary

stand Meaning in French (stand signification en français)

verbse tenir, se tenir debout, supporter

nounposition

Synonymes:resterendureropinion

se tenir in English:stand

Phonetic:sə təniʁ

Plural: stands

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de stand en français est se tenir, se tenir debout, supporter, position. (Être en position verticale sur ses pieds ou se lever dans une telle position.)

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Stand visual illustration - Meaning in French (se tenir)

Visual representation of "stand"

Definitions of Stand

1
verb
se tenir debout
To be in an upright position on one's feet or to rise to such a position.
Être en position verticale sur ses pieds ou se lever dans une telle position.
2
verb
supporter
To tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult.
Tolérer ou endurer quelque chose de désagréable ou de difficile.
3
noun
position
A particular attitude, position, or opinion on an issue.
Une attitude, une position ou une opinion particulière sur une question.

Example Sentences

“Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom.”

Veuillez vous tenir debout lorsque le juge entre dans la salle d'audience.

“I cannot stand his constant complaining about trivial matters.”

Je ne supporte pas ses plaintes constantes concernant des sujets triviaux.

“He took a firm stand on the issue of environmental protection.”

Il a pris une position ferme sur la question de la protection de l'environnement.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

resterendureropinion

In English:

rise erect endure bear stance

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

s'asseoircéderrenoncer

In English:

sit lie fall

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularstands

past tensestood

present participlestanding

agent nounstander

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stand byphrasal_verb

To support someone or to be ready for action.

stand up forphrasal_verb

To defend or support a person or idea.

stand outphrasal_verb

To be easily noticeable or superior to others.