Translation and Meaning
- Word: se tenir debout
- Language: French
- Meaning: stand
- CEFR Level: A0
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: French Routine et flexibilité
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Example Sentences
- Il peut se tenir dessus. English: He can stand on it.
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.
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