verb🔗ShareRetenir, détenirTo keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention."The teacher had to detain the student after class for talking during the test. "Le professeur a dû retenir l'élève après le cours pour avoir parlé pendant le test.policelawgovernmentstateactiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDétenir, garderTo put under custody."The police officer detained the suspect for questioning. "L'agent de police a détenu le suspect pour l'interroger.policelawgovernmenttoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRetenir, retenirTo keep back or from; to withhold."The teacher had to detain the student after class for misbehaving. "Le professeur a dû retenir l'élève après les cours pour mauvaise conduite.policegovernmentlawactiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSaisir, confisquerTo seize goods for official purposes."The customs officer may detain packages containing undeclared items. "Le douanier peut saisir les colis contenant des articles non déclarés.governmentpolicelawpropertybusinesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
