se tenir debout /sə-tənˈiʁdəbˈu/ · verb · CEFR A0. French translation of "stand".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Routine et flexibilité

Source term
stand
Translation
se tenir debout
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form se tenir debout
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + se tenir debout
Examples
Nous devons souvent se tenir debout.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Routine et flexibilité.

Example Sentences

Il peut se tenir dessus.

English: He can stand on it.

A1 · Routine and Flexibility

S'il vous plaît, tenez-vous près de la porte.

English: Please stand near the door.

A0 · actionsRoutine

Elle est à l'arrêt de bus.

English: She stands at the bus station.

A0 · actionsRoutine

Nous sommes debout et regardons la photo.

English: We stand and look at the picture.

A0 · actionsRoutine

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