retenu

/ʁə.tə.ny/retenir

verbPart3rdPastSing

detained

held back

kept (from leaving or acting)

Il a été retenu par la police pendant six heures.

He was detained by the police for six hours.

adjectivemasculine

selected

shortlisted

accepted for further consideration

Ton dossier a été retenu pour l'entretien.

Your application has been shortlisted for the interview.

Synonyms:sélectionné, choisi

adjectivemasculine

reserved

restrained

reticent (in behaviour or expression)

Il est resté très retenu pendant la réunion.

He stayed very reserved during the meeting.

Synonyms:réservé, discret, mesuré