was keeping, was watching over
Elle gardait tous les médicaments hors de portée des enfants.
She kept all medicines out of reach of children.
Elle lui gardait rancune à cause de cette affaire.
She held a grudge against him because of this affair.
Elle le gardait précieusement avant de devenir folle.
She treasured it before she went mad.
— Mademoiselle (2016)
Tom gardait le silence.
Tom remained silent.