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1.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
holds (physically)
keeps/has (possesses)
runs/operates (a business)
Il tient son téléphone dans sa main.
He is holding his phone in his hand.
2.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
depends on
is caused by / is due to
Tout tient à un malentendu.
It all depends on a misunderstanding.
3.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
cares about / is attached to
insists on (when followed by an infinitive)
Il tient beaucoup à sa famille.
He cares a lot about his family.