keep

US /kiːp/
UK /kiːp/
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1.

garder, conserver

have or retain possession of (something)

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You can keep the change.
Vous pouvez garder la monnaie.
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I want to keep this book.
Je veux garder ce livre.
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retainholdpreservestoresave
2.

continuer, maintenir

continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action

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Keep quiet!
Restez silencieux !
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She decided to keep working.
Elle a décidé de continuer à travailler.
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continueremainstaypersistcarry on
3.

maintenir, faire

cause to continue in a specified condition, position, or course of action

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Keep the door closed.
Gardez la porte fermée.
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The noise kept me awake.
Le bruit m’a empêché de dormir.
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maintainpreservesustainholdcause to remain
1.

donjon, château fort

the strongest part of a castle or other fortification, housing the main living quarters and defensive structures.

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The invaders attacked the castle's keep.
Les envahisseurs ont attaqué le donjon du château.
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The ancient keep stood tall against the sky.
L'ancien donjon se dressait fièrement dans le ciel.
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donjonstrongholdcitadelfortresstower
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keep onkeep tokeep inkeep atkeep in within keeping withkeep up with