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Dictionary translations for "retenue"

la retenue f noun

pl. retenues

detention [dɪˈtenʃən] (punition scolaire)

Tom a eu une retenue pour avoir parlé en classe.

Tom was given detention for talking during class.

deduction [dɪˈdʌkʃən] (prélèvement)

retention [rɪˈtenʃən] (douane, garde)

restraint [rɪsˈtreɪnt] (qualité psychique)

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retenir verb Conjugation

retiens / retins / retenu

hold [həuld] (possession)

Je ne pouvais retenir ma colère.

I couldn't hold back my anger.

keep [ki:p] (possession)

Il essaya de retenir ses larmes.

He tried to keep back his tears.

remember [rɪˈmembə]

Son nom est très difficile à retenir.

His name is very difficult to remember.

restrain [rɪsˈtreɪn] (activité)

Il a essayé de retenir sa colère.

He tried to restrain his anger.

keep off (distance)

deduct [dɪˈdʌkt] (argent)

reserve [rɪ'zɜːv] (billet)

repress [rɪˈpres] (sentiments)

stifle [ˈstaɪfl] (bâillement)

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retenu adjective

retenu / retenue / retenus / retenues

discreet [dɪsˈkri:t] (littéraire, caractéristique psychologique, en parlant du charme etc)

Phrases with "retenue" (25)

clapet de retenue - check valve
retenue sur le salaire - pay deduction
bague de retenue d'huile - oil retaining ring
bande de retenue - tape wrap
barrage de retenue - retaining dam
barre de retenue - retainer bar
boulon de retenue - check bolt
câble de retenue de joint de pression - seal retaining cable
candidate retenue - appointee
cheville de retenue - retaining peg

Contexts with "retenue"

Je pense avoir fait preuve d'une retenue considérable dans les circonstances. I think I've showed considerable constraint under the circumstances.

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

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.

Il a retenu sa respiration. He held his breath.

Son nom est très difficile à retenir. His name is very difficult to remember.

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