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How is the word retenue translated from French to English

Somme retranchée d'un total.

An amount taken away from a total.

noun
English translation
deduction

Examples with “retenue”

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  • Après les retenues, il gagne moins. — After deductions, he earns less.

  • Sa déduction s'est révélée juste. — His deduction turned out to be right.

  • La retenue pour l'assurance figure sur chaque bulletin de paie. — The deduction for insurance appears on every payslip.

  • C'était une déduction habile à partir de très peu d'indices. — That was a clever deduction from very little evidence.

  • Quel est le montant de la retenue sur mon salaire ? — How large is the deduction from my salary?

  • Comment es-tu arrivé à cette déduction ? — How did you arrive at that deduction?

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FAQ about “retenue”

How is “retenue” translated from French?
“retenue” translates into English as “deduction”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “retenue” mean?
Meaning of “retenue”: Somme retranchée d'un total. In English — “deduction”.
What part of speech is “retenue”?
“retenue” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “retenue”?
Example sentences with “retenue” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “retenue”?
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