l'
/ɑ̃.tʁə.tjɛ̃/
Translation
interview (for a job); maintenance, upkeep; conversation
Word origin
A noun formed from the verb entretenir ('to keep up, to maintain'), itself from entre- ('between') and tenir ('to hold'), from Latin inter and tenere. English 'entertain' was borrowed from the same French verb.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- entretenir
- English cognates
- entertain, tenant
Grammar
Examples
J' 'embauche .
I have a job interview on Thursday morning.
L' .
The upkeep of the house costs more every year.
, .
After a long conversation with the director, she accepted the post.
' l'évier.
The cleaning product is under the sink.
.
He has been preparing for his interview for a week.
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