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/tə.nɛ/tenir
1.
verbInd3rdImperfectSing1,2
was holding (physically, had in one's hand)
was keeping/holding on to
Je tenais mon téléphone quand je suis tombé.
I was holding my phone when I fell.
Synonyms:garder, maintenir, porter
2.
verbInd3rdImperfectSing1,2
cared about; was attached to (something)
insisted on / strongly wanted (often used with 'à' + noun or 'à' + infinitive)
Je tenais vraiment à ce projet.
I really cared about this project.
Synonyms:attacher de l'importance à, vouloir, insister pour