entretien
maintenance
The word 'entretien' in French is used as 'maintenance' in English. It is commonly used in the context of preserving a condition or situation or in the process of keeping something in correct or good working order. For example, ‘l'entretien de la voiture’ means ‘car maintenance’.
Example sentences using: entretien
L'entretien de la voiture est important pour sa longévité.
Car maintenance is important for its longevity.
The sentence demonstrates the use of 'entretien' in the context of maintenance, specifically of a car. In French, 'entretien de la voiture' refers to the regular checks, repairs and servicing that a car needs to run smoothly and maintain its longevity.
L'entretien de cette salle prend beaucoup de temps.
The maintenance of this room takes a lot of time.
Here, 'entretien' is used in relation to the upkeep or maintenance of a physical space, in this case, a room. In French, 'entretien de cette salle' refers to the cleaning, repairs and general upkeep activities needed to keep the room in good condition.