What does "se tenir debout" mean in French?
"se tenir debout" is the French word for "stand".
se tenir debout /sə-tənˈiʁdəbˈu/ · verb · CEFR A0. French translation of "stand".
See also: Translation page (English → French) · Topic: French Routine et flexibilité
Translation and Meaning
- Word: se tenir debout
- Language: French
- Meaning: stand
- IPA: /sə-tənˈiʁdəbˈu/
- CEFR Level: A0
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: French Routine et flexibilité
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Example Sentences
- Je me tiens debout dans la classe. English: I am standing in the classroom.
- Tu peux te tenir debout, s'il te plaît ? English: Can you stand up, please?
- Les enfants se tiennent debout. English: The children are standing.
When and How to Use "se tenir debout"
Use "se tenir debout" when you want to talk about "stand" in French. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the French Routine et flexibilité topic. Because it appears in A0 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is "se tenir debout"?
"se tenir debout" is tagged at CEFR A0 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "se tenir debout"?
"se tenir debout" is tagged as a verb in SmartWords.
Can you show "se tenir debout" in a sentence?
Je me tiens debout dans la classe.
More words in this topic: French Routine et flexibilité
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