What does rétention in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word rétention in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rétention in French.

The word rétention in French means withholding, holding back, retention, retention, retention, detention centre, immigration detention centre, detention centre, immigration detention centre, water retention, fluid retention, withholding information. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rétention

withholding, holding back, retention

nom féminin (fait de garder [qch] pour soi)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Au cours du procès il est accusé de rétention d'information.
At the trial he was accused of the withholding of information.

retention

nom féminin (retenue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La qualité du terrain provoque la rétention de l'eau.
The nature of the soil causes water retention.

retention

nom féminin (Médecine : retenue) (Medical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il souffre d'une rétention d'urine.
He suffers from urinary retention.

detention centre, immigration detention centre

nom masculin (lieu d'accueil d'étrangers) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les immigrés illégaux sont transférés dans des centres de rétention.

detention centre, immigration detention centre

nom masculin (lieu d'accueil des immigrés illégaux) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les centres de rétention administratives sont critiqués notamment pour le manque d'accès au droit offert à ses détenus.

water retention, fluid retention

nom féminin (œdème, gonflement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

withholding information

nom féminin (fait de ne pas communiquer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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