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Tiens is the second person singular (tu) form of the verb tenir in the present tense, meaning "to hold" or "to keep." It can also be an interjection meaning "here you go" or "hey," used when offering or giving something, or when trying to get someone's attention.
Examples:
Tiens ! Voilà ton livre. (Here you go! Here's your book.)Tiens ! Fais attention. (Hey! Be careful.)Tu tiens ton café? (Are you holding your coffee? / Do you have your coffee?)Common related words:
tenir = to holdce/ça = this/that (meaning depends on context)Related Topics: Verbs sonoよりd, Common French Interjections