retention in French
retention in French is rétention, droit de rétention — retention means the ability to hold onto or remember information.
retention in French
rétention
droit de rétention
(legal) The right to withhold a debt, or of retaining property until a debt due to the person claiming the right is duly paid; a lien.
What does "retention" mean?
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noun The ability to hold onto or remember information.
"Repetition improves retention when studying new vocabulary."
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noun The keeping of employees, customers, or something else that might otherwise be lost.
"The company launched a bonus scheme to boost staff retention."
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noun A build-up of fluid in the body that isn't being properly released.
"She was diagnosed with water retention during her pregnancy."
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retention in a sentence
- Repetition improves retention when studying new vocabulary.
- The company launched a bonus scheme to boost staff retention.
- She was diagnosed with water retention during her pregnancy.
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What is "retention" in French?
"retention" in French is rétention, droit de rétention. retention means: The ability to hold onto or remember information.
How do you use "retention" in a sentence?
Example: "Repetition improves retention when studying new vocabulary." In French, "retention" is rétention, droit de rétention.
Are there other ways to say "retention" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "retention": rétention, droit de rétention.
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