Sentence examples of "clapet de retenue" in French

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Il y avait une sensation de retenue dans la pièce ; personne n'osait dire au roi à quel point sa décision était insensée. There was a feeling of constraint in the room; no one dared to tell the king how foolish his decision was.
Tom a eu une retenue pour avoir parlé en classe. Tom was given detention for talking during class.
Aucune charge ne sera retenue contre vous. No criminal charges will be filed against you.
Je pense avoir fait preuve d'une retenue considérable dans les circonstances. I think I've showed considerable constraint under the circumstances.
Aucune charge ne sera retenue contre toi. No criminal charges will be filed against you.
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