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keptpast participle
Used adjectivally, derived from the past participle of "keep"; functions as a standalone descriptive word.
entretenuSe dit d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’une collection en bon état, bien soigné.
The museum displays a beautifully kept collection of artifacts.
Le musée expose une collection d’objets parfaitement entretenue.
entretenueS’emploie pour une femme financièrement entretenue par un homme, souvent dans un contexte social ou littéraire.
She lived as a kept woman in an expensive apartment.
Elle vivait comme une femme entretenue dans un appartement coûteux.
Additional translations
conservéS’emploie quand l’idée principale est celle d’un état préservé ou maintenu.
keepverb

kept

Past Simple

kept
Past Simple
kept
Past Participle
keeping
Gerund
UK
/kiːp/
US
/kip/
She decided to keep the old letters in a box.
Elle a décidé de garder les vieilles lettres dans une boîte.
He tried to keep the conversation light and friendly.
Il a essayé de maintenir une conversation légère et amicale.
conserverPour indiquer le rangement ou la conservation d’un objet ou d’un aliment dans un certain état.
You should keep the milk in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.
Tu dois conserver le lait au réfrigérateur pour éviter qu’il ne tourne.
tenirSurtout avec une promesse, un engagement ou une parole donnée.
He promised to keep his word and finish the project on time.
Il a promis de tenir parole et de terminer le projet à temps.
empêcherConstruction fréquente : empêcher quelqu’un ou quelque chose de faire quelque chose.
The fence was built to keep the animals from wandering off.
La clôture a été construite pour empêcher les animaux de s’éloigner.
The weather kept fine throughout the weekend.
Le temps est resté beau tout au long du week-end.
Synonyms
retain
hold
maintain
preserve
sustain
continue
store
safeguard
Antonyms
release
discard
abandon

Definitions

keptpast participle
Maintained or preserved in a particular state, especially in good order.
The museum displays a beautifully kept collection of artifacts.
Financially supported by another, especially a lover, and therefore not required to work.
She lived as a kept woman in an expensive apartment.
keepverb
To have or retain possession of something.
She decided to keep the old letters in a box.
To continue or cause to continue in a specified condition, position, or course.
He tried to keep the conversation light and friendly.
To store or maintain something in a specified condition.
You should keep the milk in the refrigerator to prevent it from spoiling.
To fulfill or adhere to a promise or agreement.
He promised to keep his word and finish the project on time.
To prevent someone or something from doing something or going somewhere.
The fence was built to keep the animals from wandering off.
To remain in a specified state or condition; to continue without changing.
The weather kept fine throughout the weekend.
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