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detaining

/dɪˈteɪnɪŋ/ /diˈteɪnɪŋ/

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verb

Retenir, détenir

To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

Examples :

"The teacher was detaining the students after class because they hadn't finished their work. "

Le professeur retenait les élèves après les cours parce qu'ils n'avaient pas fini leur travail.

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verb

Détenir, mettre en garde à vue

To put under custody.

Examples :

"The police are detaining the suspect for questioning. "

La police détient le suspect pour l'interroger.

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verb

Retenir, détenir

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Examples :

"The teacher was detaining the students after class because they hadn't finished their work. "

Le professeur retenait les élèves après les cours parce qu'ils n'avaient pas fini leur travail.

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verb

Saisir, retenir

To seize goods for official purposes.

Examples :

"The customs officer was detaining the shipment of fruit because it lacked the proper import documentation. "

L'agent des douanes retenait l'expédition de fruits car elle ne possédait pas la documentation d'importation appropriée.

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noun

Détention, arrestation

The act by which someone is detained; detention.

Examples :

"The police officer explained that the detaining of the suspect was necessary for questioning about the robbery. "

L'agent de police a expliqué que la détention du suspect était nécessaire pour l'interroger au sujet du vol.

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