retainer in French
retainer in French is suite, serviteur, avance — retainer means a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
retainer in French
suite
A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
serviteur
A paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years.
avance
A fee one pays to reserve the other's time for services.
contention
(dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
faux-palais
(dentistry) A device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment.
What does "retainer" mean?
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noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
"The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call."
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noun A dental device worn to keep teeth in place after braces.
"The orthodontist told her to wear the retainer every night."
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retainer in a sentence
- The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call.
- The orthodontist told her to wear the retainer every night.
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What is "retainer" in French?
"retainer" in French is suite, serviteur, avance. retainer means: A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
How do you use "retainer" in a sentence?
Example: "The client paid a monthly retainer to keep the attorney on call." In French, "retainer" is suite, serviteur, avance.
Are there other ways to say "retainer" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "retainer": suite, serviteur, avance, contention, faux-palais.
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