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hold (physically)
grip
Tiens mon sac deux secondes, s’il te plaît.
Hold my bag for a second, please.
keep
maintain
Elle tient toujours ses promesses.
She always keeps her promises.
last
hold out (over time)
Je ne sais pas si la batterie va tenir toute la soirée.
I don't know if the battery will last the whole evening.
fit
be able to be contained in (a space)
La valise tient dans le coffre de la voiture.
The suitcase fits in the trunk of the car.
be attached to; care about
insist on (when used in constructions like 'tenir à' or 'tenir à ce que')
Je tiens à ce que tu viennes demain.
I really want/insist that you come tomorrow.
run, operate (an establishment); hold (an event)
occupy (a role)
Ils tiennent un café dans le quartier, et il tient le rôle principal dans la pièce.
They run a café in the neighborhood, and he plays the lead role in the play.
consider (when used in constructions like 'tenir pour')
Je le tiens pour responsable de l'accident.
I consider him responsible for the accident.