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
