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How is the word détenir translated from French to English

Garder officiellement quelqu'un sous la garde des autorités.

To officially keep someone in custody.

verb
English translation
Detain

Examples with “détenir”

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  • La police a détenu deux hommes pour les interroger. — Police detained two men for questioning.

  • Je ne vous retiendrai pas plus longtemps. — I won't detain you any longer.

  • Les policiers peuvent détenir un suspect jusqu'à vingt-quatre heures. — Officers may detain a suspect for up to twenty-four hours.

  • Désolé de vous retenir, mais j'ai une question. — Sorry to detain you, but I have one question.

  • Peuvent-ils le détenir sans avocat ? — Can they detain him without a lawyer?

  • La paperasse va-t-elle nous retenir encore longtemps ? — Will the paperwork detain us much longer?

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FAQ about “détenir”

How is “détenir” translated from French?
“détenir” translates into English as “Detain”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “détenir” mean?
Meaning of “détenir”: Garder officiellement quelqu'un sous la garde des autorités. In English — “Detain”.
What part of speech is “détenir”?
“détenir” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “détenir”?
Example sentences with “détenir” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “détenir”?
Add “détenir” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.