Translation of "detain" into French

détenir, arrêter, retenir are the top translations of "detain" into French.

detain verb grammar

Keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention. [..]

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English-French dictionary

  • détenir

    verb

    to put under custody [..]

    The police detained several suspects for questioning.

    La police a détenu plusieurs suspects pour interrogatoire.

  • arrêter

    verb

    to put under custody [..]

    Other young Beijing artists have been detained as well.

    D’autres jeunes artistes de Pékin ont aussi été arrêté.

  • retenir

    verb

    I will detain her until you get here.

    Je vais la retenir jusqu'à ce que tu arrives.

  • Less frequent translations

    • réprimer
    • retarder
    • empêcher
    • garder
    • arrêter qqun
    • emprisonner
    • appréhender
    • rester
    • bloquer
    • entraver
    • défendre
    • interner
    • consigner
    • interdire
    • garder à vue
    • placer garde à vue

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