Garder ou tenir

N. P.C1Kwiziq community member

Garder ou tenir

Can I write "Je les tiens précieusement" instead?

Asked 3 years ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Nguyen Tan,

Possibly, according to context.

Garder  --> Take care of (look after)

Tenir  --> Hold on to (grasp)

The context suggests to me that "garder" is most appropriate in the sense of - "look after"

rather than simply "hold on to"

Hope this helps.

Jim

Moon L.A1Kwiziq community member

yes

N. P. asked:

Garder ou tenir

Can I write "Je les tiens précieusement" instead?

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