Significado
To keep up an intense effort or demand on someone or something.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'le rapport de force' is central to French social life. 'Maintenir la pression' is the standard strategy for unions during the 'grèves' (strikes) that often occur in spring or autumn. In Quebec, the phrase is used similarly but can also be heard in the context of linguistic protectionism, maintaining pressure on businesses to use French. In countries like Senegal or Ivory Coast, this phrase is often used in political discourse regarding democratic transitions and civil society demands. In French management, 'maintenir la pression' is sometimes criticized as a cause of 'burn-out', leading to a cultural debate about the 'droit à la déconnexion' (right to disconnect).
Use with 'Sur'
Always remember the preposition 'sur'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Don't over-conjugate
In news headlines, you'll often see it in the infinitive: 'Maintenir la pression : le défi des syndicats'.
Significado
To keep up an intense effort or demand on someone or something.
Use with 'Sur'
Always remember the preposition 'sur'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.
Don't over-conjugate
In news headlines, you'll often see it in the infinitive: 'Maintenir la pression : le défi des syndicats'.
The 'Grève' Context
If you hear this on French TV, 90% of the time it's about a strike or a new law.
Ponte a prueba
Conjugate the verb 'maintenir' in the present tense.
Les syndicats ________ la pression sur le gouvernement.
The subject 'Les syndicats' is 3rd person plural, so the verb ends in -iennent.
Which preposition is used with 'maintenir la pression'?
Il faut maintenir la pression ____ l'adversaire.
In French, you maintain pressure 'on' (sur) someone.
Match the sentence to the correct context.
'Nous maintenons la pression diplomatique pour éviter la guerre.'
Diplomatic pressure is a key concept in international politics.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: Le projet avance lentement. B: Je sais, je vais ________ sur l'équipe de production.
To speed up a slow project, you need to keep the pressure on.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosLes syndicats ________ la pression sur le gouvernement.
The subject 'Les syndicats' is 3rd person plural, so the verb ends in -iennent.
Il faut maintenir la pression ____ l'adversaire.
In French, you maintain pressure 'on' (sur) someone.
'Nous maintenons la pression diplomatique pour éviter la guerre.'
Diplomatic pressure is a key concept in international politics.
A: Le projet avance lentement. B: Je sais, je vais ________ sur l'équipe de production.
To speed up a slow project, you need to keep the pressure on.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNot necessarily. In sports, it's a positive tactical term. In management, it can be negative if it implies overworking people.
Yes, it's understood and used, but 'maintenir' is more elegant and common in writing.
It uses 'avoir' + 'maintenu'. Example: 'J'ai maintenu la pression.'
No. For blood pressure, we say 'tension artérielle'.
The most common opposite is 'relâcher la pression'.
Frases relacionadas
Mettre la pression
similarTo start applying pressure.
Relâcher la pression
contrastTo ease up or stop pressuring.
Sous pression
builds onTo be under pressure.
Accentuer la pression
specialized formTo increase the pressure.
