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retiens

/ʁə.tjɛ̃/retenir
1.
verbInd/Imp3rdPresSing1, 2

remember

memorize

Je retiens difficilement les noms.

I have trouble remembering names.

Synonyms:mémoriser, se souvenir de
2.
verbInd/Imp3rdPresSing1, 2

hold back

restrain

prevent (someone from acting)

Retiens‑moi si je vais trop loin.

Hold me back if I go too far.

Synonyms:empêcher, freiner, arrêter
3.
verbInd/Imp3rdPresSing1, 2

reserve

book (a place, ticket, table)

Tu retiens une table pour ce soir ?

Are you reserving a table for tonight?

Synonyms:réserver, bloquer
retiens - French Definition & Examples