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tiens

/tjɛ̃/ interjection A2
  1. used to show uncertainty; like, you know
  2. used to show surprise
  3. used to show emphasis
  4. said when giving something to someone; here
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— Attendez, mon cher, attendez, je tiens une note très heureuse sur le Pastor quum traheret ; attendez et vous continuerez après. »
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p. 93 · C1
« Tiens !
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p. 239 · C1
je tiens énormément à aller finir ma nuit chez le duc de Bracciano. »
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p. 406 · C1
« Tiens, voilà un escalier de dégagement, dit le comte, c'est assez commode.
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, p. 455 · C1

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