This is the 3026th most frequent French word.
maintenue
"Maintenue" means "maintenance" or "upholding" in English, referring to the act of preserving or sustaining something.
In this sentence, "maintenue" is used as the past participle of the verb "maintenir," meaning "to uphold" or "to maintain." It describes an action where an entity (decision) was upheld or kept as it was despite challenges.
La décision a été maintenue malgré les objections.
The decision was upheld despite objections.
Here, "maintenue" is used in a passive construction to indicate that the door is maintained in a closed state. The word illustrates keeping something in a specific condition or position.
La porte est maintenue fermée pour des raisons de sécurité.
The door is kept closed for safety reasons.
In this example, "maintenue" refers to the act of maintaining or preserving peace, signifying an action sustained over time due to continuous efforts.