Translation of "detention" to French

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Dictionary translations for "detention"

detention [dɪˈtenʃən] noun

pl. detentions

la détention f (law)

Phrases with "detention" (4)

be under detention - être en état d'arrestation
detention center - centre de détention
detention centre - centre de détention
place in detention - placer en détention préventive

Contexts with "detention"

Tom was given detention for talking during class. Tom a eu une retenue pour avoir parlé en classe.

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