garder

/ɡaʁ.de/

to keep

Je vais garder ce livre.

I'm going to keep this book.

general

To keep or retain something in one's possession or care

Il a décidé de garder son ancien travail.

He decided to keep his old job.

Can be used both literally and figuratively.

general

To maintain or preserve something in a certain state

Gardez le secret.

Keep the secret.

general

To keep someone or something safe or protected

Elle garde ses enfants quand elle travaille.

She looks after her children when she works.

Often used in the context of childcare.

Collocations

to stay in bed

to keep one's distance

'Garder' is a versatile verb that can be used in many contexts, from keeping physical objects to maintaining abstract states.

When used reflexively ('se garder'), it means 'to be careful' or 'to take care'.

From Old French 'garder', from Frankish 'wardon', from Proto-Germanic 'wardōn' (to guard).

Can be used in various contexts, from physical possession to abstract concepts like keeping a secret or maintaining a state.

gard

to watch over or protect

root

-er

verb ending

suffix

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