What is 'maintenir' called in English?

'maintenir' in English is called "Uphold". Uphold refers to: Conserver ou affirmer une décision, un principe ou une norme.

How do you pronounce 'Uphold' and 'maintenir'?

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What is an example sentence for Uphold in French?

English: "The court decided to uphold the previous ruling." | French: "La cour a décidé de maintenir la décision précédente."

verb

English to French Dictionary

uphold Meaning in French (uphold signification en français)

maintenir, soutenir

Synonymes:appuyerconfirmer

maintenir in English:uphold

Phonetic:mɛ̃təniʁ

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de uphold en français est maintenir, soutenir. (Conserver ou affirmer une décision, un principe ou une norme.)

Definitions of Uphold

1
verb
maintenir
To maintain or affirm a decision, principle, or standard.
Conserver ou affirmer une décision, un principe ou une norme.
2
verb
soutenir
To support or defend someone or something against opposition.
Appuyer ou défendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre une opposition.

Example Sentences

formal

“The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.”

La cour a décidé de maintenir la décision précédente.

formal

“It is our duty to uphold the law.”

Il est de notre devoir de soutenir la loi.

formal

“We must uphold the values of justice and equality.”

Nous devons maintenir les valeurs de justice et d'égalité.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

appuyersoutenirconfirmer

In English:

maintain support sustain defendaffirm

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

renverserannulerrejeter

In English:

violate break abandon reject

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularupholds

past tenseupheld

present participleupholding

agent nounupholder

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

uphold the lawcollocation

To obey and enforce the law.

uphold a traditioncollocation

To continue to observe or maintain a tradition.

uphold one's honorcollocation

To maintain one's reputation or dignity.