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upkeep

UK
/ˈʌpkiːp/
US
/ˈʌpkiːp/

Translations

upkeepnoun
upkeeps
pl
The upkeep of the garden requires regular watering and weeding.
L’entretien du jardin nécessite un arrosage et un désherbage réguliers.
entretienPour une personne ou un animal : prise en charge, dépenses nécessaires à l’entretien.
After the separation, he sent money every month for the child's upkeep.
Après la séparation, il envoyait de l’argent chaque mois pour l’entretien de l’enfant.
frais d’entretienAu pluriel en français selon le contexte.
The upkeep of the old house was more than they had anticipated.
Les frais d’entretien de la vieille maison étaient plus élevés qu’ils ne l’avaient prévu.
maintenanceSurtout dans un contexte technique ou matériel.
The upkeep of the old house was more than they had anticipated.
La maintenance de la vieille maison dépassait ce qu’ils avaient prévu.
Additional translations
subsistanceDans un contexte humain ou financier, plus soutenu.
Synonyms
care
servicing
support
sustenance
preservation
maintenance
upkeepverb
upkept
Past Simple
upkept
Past Participle
upkeeping
Gerund
UK
/ˈʌpkiːp/
US
/ˈʌpkiːp/
The gardener upkeeps the lawn to ensure it remains lush and green.
Le jardinier entretient la pelouse pour qu’elle reste luxuriante et verte.
Synonyms
sustain
support
care for
preserve
maintain
upkeepadjective
Used attributively before a noun to describe something relating to maintenance or its cost.
d’entretienSe dit surtout devant un nom.
They created an upkeep schedule for all the machinery.
Ils ont établi un calendrier d’entretien pour toutes les machines.
Additional translations
de maintenancePlus technique, fréquent dans les contextes industriels.
Synonyms
maintenance
maintenance-related
servicing
service
caretaking
repair-related
support

Definitions

upkeepnoun
The process of maintaining or preserving something in good condition.
The upkeep of the garden requires regular watering and weeding.
The cost or expense of maintaining something.
The upkeep of the old house was more than they had anticipated.
The provision of necessary support, care, or resources for a person or animal.
After the separation, he sent money every month for the child's upkeep.
upkeepverb
To maintain or preserve in good condition.
The gardener upkeeps the lawn to ensure it remains lush and green.
upkeepadjective
Relating to the maintenance or cost of maintaining something.
They created an upkeep schedule for all the machinery.
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