Also means
to guard
Usage Note
Garder means both 'to keep' and 'to watch over' — garder les enfants means 'to babysit.' The related noun un gardien means 'a guardian' or 'a security guard.' The phrase garder le silence ('to keep silent') is common in formal and legal contexts.
Examples
"Garde ce secret pour toi."
Natural Translation
Keep this secret to yourself.
Literal Translation
Keep this secret for yourself
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