S'empêcher de critiquer quelqu'un.
To keep yourself from criticizing someone.
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Il a retenu ses critiques pour éviter une dispute. — He held back criticism to avoid a fight.
Pourquoi retiens-tu toujours tes critiques en réunion ? — Why do you always hold back criticism at meetings?
Elle a décidé de retenir ses critiques et de simplement écouter. — She decided to hold back criticism and just listen.
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