detain in French
detain in French is détenir, arrêter — detain means to officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
detain in French
détenir
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.
arrêter
(transitive, law enforcement) To put under custody.
What does "detain" mean?
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verb To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
"Police detained the suspect for questioning."
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verb To delay someone or keep them from moving on.
"Sorry to detain you — I just have one more question."
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detain in a sentence
- Police detained the suspect for questioning.
- Sorry to detain you — I just have one more question.
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What is "detain" in French?
"detain" in French is détenir, arrêter. detain means: To officially hold someone, preventing them from leaving.
How do you use "detain" in a sentence?
Example: "Police detained the suspect for questioning." In French, "detain" is détenir, arrêter.
Are there other ways to say "detain" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "detain": détenir, arrêter.
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