French Phrase
Vérifie que toutes les connexions des câbles tiennent bien.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction to make sure that every cable connection is secure and properly fastened. It is commonly used in technical, electrical, or IT contexts where safety and reliability are critical.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are supervising a colleague, a technician, or a student who is performing a wiring or networking task. It works well in manuals, safety briefings, or on‑site checks.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Vérifiequetouteslesconnexionsdescâblestiennentbien
Vérifie (imperative)
‘Vérifie’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *vérifier* (to check). It is used for direct commands or instructions.
que (subordinating conjunction)
‘que’ introduces a subordinate clause that explains what must be verified.
toutes les (quantifier)
‘toutes les’ means ‘all the’ and agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows (here *connexions*).
des (de + les)
‘des’ is the contraction of *de les* and indicates ‘of the’ in the phrase *des câbles*.
tiennent (present indicative)
‘tiennent’ is the third‑person plural present of *tenir* (to hold). It agrees with the plural subject *les connexions*.
bien (adverb)
‘bien’ reinforces the idea of ‘properly’ or ‘securely’ and is placed after the verb.
🗨In Conversation
Vérifie que toutes les connexions des câbles tiennent bien avant de remettre le boîtier en place.
Check that all the cable connections are secure before putting the case back.
D'accord, je les inspecte une par une.
Okay, I’ll inspect them one by one.
✕Common Mistakes
Vérifie que toutes la connexion des câbles tiennent bien.
‘Connexion’ must be plural because it refers to multiple connections.
Vérifie que toutes les connexions des câbles tient bien.
The verb must agree with the plural subject *les connexions*.
Vérifie que toutes les connexions des câbles bien tiennent.
Placing *bien* before the verb (*bien tiennent*) sounds unnatural in this construction.
↔Alternatives
Assure-toi que toutes les connexions des câbles sont bien serrées.
Make sure all the cable connections are tightly fastened.
Vérifie que chaque connexion de câble est correctement fixée.
Check that each cable connection is correctly fixed.
Contrôle que les branchements des câbles tiennent correctement.
Check that the cable hookups are holding correctly.
Cultural Tip
In French technical language, the adverb *bien* is often placed after the verb to stress that something is done properly. Avoid using *correctement* alone, as it sounds more formal; *bien* adds a practical, hands‑on nuance that native speakers appreciate in field work.