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    Retenu (en. Retained)

    /ʁə.tə.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Showing moderation or reserve.
    She always behaves with restraint in public.
    Elle est toujours d'un comportement retenu en public.
    Which is controlled, mastered.
    His tone was restrained, despite his anger.
    Son ton était retenu, malgré sa colère.
    Designating something that has been preserved or kept.
    He has a secret he has kept for a long time.
    Il a un secret retenu depuis longtemps.

    Etymology

    From the verb retenir, originating from the Latin 'retinere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emotional restraint
    Absence of expression of emotions.
    retenue émotionnelle
    withholding of information
    Retention of information without disclosing it.
    retenue d'informations
    to show restraint
    To act with moderation or control.
    faire preuve de retenue

    Related Words

    retenir
    To conserve or keep something.
    retenir
    reserved
    One who does not express or expresses little of their feelings.
    réservé
    retenue
    The state of someone who is limited in their expressions.
    retenue

    Slang Meanings

    Being defensive.
    He is always restrained in his relationships.
    Il est toujours retenu dans ses relations.
    Keeping one's distance.
    Since the incident, she remains restrained with him.
    Depuis l'incident, elle reste retenue avec lui.