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la tenue versus l'entretien
I saw "the upkeep/running" of the house translated as "la tenue." To me, l'entretien has a physical connotation -- the cleaning, repairing, replacing things -- and I would choose that. Is "la tenue" used equally? Maybe it has a less physical connotation?
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EducatorPermalink Reply by George Hunt on -
I think "en bonne tenue" means "in good order" ,implying it has been subjected to a "bon entretien"
I don't think I would use "tenue" the same way as "entretien".
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