Conjugation of garder (to keep)

Example sentences with the verb "garder"

Je garde toujours mes anciennes photos dans une boîte. / I always keep my old photos in a box. (Present tense: very common) Tu as gardé le secret pendant toutes ces années, bravo ! / You kept the secret all these years, well done! (Past tense - passé composé: common) Il a gardé son calme malgré la situation difficile. / He kept his cool despite the difficult situation. (Past tense - passé composé: common) Nous gardions nos jouets d'enfance dans le grenier. / We used to keep our childhood toys in the attic. (Imperfect tense: common) Vous garderez ces documents précieux dans un coffre-fort. / You will keep these important documents in a safe. (Future tense: common) Ils garderont leur optimisme quoi qu'il arrive. / They will keep their optimism no matter what happens. (Future tense: common) Je garderais ce livre si j'avais plus de place. / I would keep this book if I had more space. (Conditional tense: less common) Si tu gardais ton sourire, tout irait mieux. / If you kept your smile, everything would be better. (Imperfect + Conditional tense: less common) Garde cette clé précieusement, elle est importante. / Keep this key safe; it’s important. (Imperative mood: often used in instructions or advice) Il faut que nous gardions espoir malgré les difficultés. / We must keep hope despite the difficulties. (Subjunctive mood: used to express necessity or obligation)