maintient

/mɛ̃.tjɛ̃/maintenir
1.
verbInd3rdPresSing3

keeps, maintains, holds (something in place or a condition)

states or asserts (that something is the case)

Il maintient la pression sur ses concurrents.

He keeps up the pressure on his competitors.

Synonyms:garde, conserve, soutient, affirme, préserve
maintient - French Definition & Examples