noun🔗ShareDonjonThe main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls."The invaders never breached the castle's outer walls, but the defenders knew their last stand would be inside the keeps. "Les envahisseurs n'ont jamais percé les murs extérieurs du château, mais les défenseurs savaient que leur dernier retranchement se ferait dans le donjon.architecturebuildingmilitaryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSubsistance, entretienThe food or money required to keep someone alive and healthy; one's support, maintenance."Her small business provides her keeps and allows her to support her family. "Sa petite entreprise lui assure sa subsistance et lui permet de subvenir aux besoins de sa famille.foodfamilyeconomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarde, soin, attentionThe act or office of keeping; custody; guard; care; heed; charge; notice."The school's keeps of student records are maintained confidentially and securely. "La garde des dossiers des élèves de l'école est assurée de manière confidentielle et sécurisée.actionjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtat, conditionThe state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case."to be in good keep"être en bon étatconditionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGarde, chargeThat which is kept in charge; a charge."The prison warden had several keeps under his direct supervision. "Le directeur de la prison avait plusieurs charges sous sa supervision directe.organizationjobbusinesspropertyassetserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAttaches, fixationsA cap for holding something, such as a journal box, in place."The mechanic checked the keeps securing the bearings to make sure they hadn't loosened during the car's long journey. "Le mécanicien a vérifié les attaches fixant les roulements pour s'assurer qu'elles ne s'étaient pas desserrées pendant le long trajet de la voiture.utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContinuer, maintenirTo continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain."She keeps practicing the piano every day, even when she's tired. "Elle continue de pratiquer le piano tous les jours, même quand elle est fatiguée.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMaintient(heading) To hold the status of something."My sister keeps her room very clean. "Ma sœur maintient sa chambre très propre.stateconditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGarde, maintient(heading) To hold or be held in a state."The refrigerator keeps the milk cold. "Le réfrigérateur garde le lait froid.conditionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAttendre, guetterTo wait for, keep watch for."The security guard keeps watch for any suspicious activity around the building at night. "L'agent de sécurité guette toute activité suspecte autour du bâtiment la nuit.actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGarde les guichetsTo act as wicket-keeper."Godfrey Evans kept for England for many years."Godfrey Evans a gardé les guichets pour l'Angleterre pendant de nombreuses années.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePrend soin de, s'occupe deTo take care; to be solicitous; to watch."The nurse keeps a close watch on the patient's heart rate. "L'infirmière surveille de près le rythme cardiaque du patient.actionjobhumanserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir lieu, se déroulerTo be in session; to take place."School keeps today."L'école a lieu aujourd'hui.eventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRespecter, observer, maintenirTo observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.""My sister always keeps her promises." "Ma sœur respecte toujours ses promesses.morallawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFréquente, visite souvent(by extension) To visit (a place) often; to frequent.""My grandfather keeps the local coffee shop; he goes there every morning to read the newspaper." "Mon grand-père fréquente le café du coin ; il y va tous les matins pour lire le journal.placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCélèbre, observeTo observe or celebrate (a holiday)."The feast of St. Stephen is kept on December 26."La fête de la Saint-Étienne est célébrée le 26 décembre.holidaytraditionculturereligioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMaintien, conservationKeeping"The baker's keeps are legendary; people line up every morning to buy her fresh bread and pastries. "Le maintien du boulanger est légendaire ; les gens font la queue tous les matins pour acheter son pain et ses pâtisseries fraîches.propertyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading