Fait d'être retenu par la police.
The state of being held by the police.
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See how the word “garde à vue” is used in sentences
Le suspect a été placé en garde à vue. — The suspect was taken into custody.
Elle a obtenu la garde des enfants. — She was granted custody of the children.
L'enfant a été aussitôt placé sous ma charge. — The child was placed under my custody immediately.
Il a passé deux nuits en garde à vue. — He spent two nights in custody.
Les deux parents demandent la garde partagée. — Both parents are asking for joint custody.
Peux-tu me confier la charge des documents ? — Can you give me custody of the documents?
Le conducteur est sorti de garde à vue vendredi. — The driver was released from custody on Friday.
Qui obtient la garde après le divorce ? — Who gets custody after the divorce?
Elle a la charge des animaux pendant mon absence. — She has custody of the pets while I’m away.
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