How is the phrase retenir ses critiques translated from French to English

S'empêcher de critiquer quelqu'un.

To keep yourself from criticizing someone.

phrase
English translation
Hold back criticism

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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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How is “retenir ses critiques” translated from French?
“retenir ses critiques” translates into English as “Hold back criticism”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “retenir ses critiques” mean?
Meaning of “retenir ses critiques”: S'empêcher de critiquer quelqu'un. In English — “Hold back criticism”.
What part of speech is “retenir ses critiques”?
“retenir ses critiques” is a phrase.
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