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steady

Pronunciation: /ˈstedɪ/

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A. adj

1 (continual) [stream, increase] constant/-e; [rain] incessant/-e; [breathing, progress] régulier/-ière

2 (stable) stable to hold [sth] steady = bien tenir [ladder]

3 [voice, hand] ferme; [gaze] calme

4 (reliable) [job] stable; [relationship] durable

B. vtr

to steady one's nerves = se calmer les nerfs

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