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    Retint (en. Held back)

    /ʁə.tɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a color or tone stand out more intensely.
    The sunlight retained the color of the paint.
    La lumière du soleil retint la couleur de la peinture.
    To make something more attractive or noticeable.
    Her smile caught my attention in the crowd.
    Son sourire retint mon attention dans la foule.
    To evoke a memory or emotion intensely.
    This song retained memories of my childhood within me.
    Cette chanson retint en moi des souvenirs d'enfance.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'retenir' with the prefix 're-' and the suffix '-int'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    caught attention
    attracted attention!
    retint l'attention
    retained a memory
    evoked a strong memory.
    retint un souvenir
    shone like a star
    shone brightly.
    retint comme une étoile

    Related Words

    retenir
    to stop or hold something.
    retenir
    réveil
    action of making someone aware or restoring vitality.
    réveil
    résonner
    to produce an echo or a sound that attracts.
    résonner

    Slang Meanings

    To strongly attract someone's interest.
    They managed to keep the audience engaged with their performance.
    Ils ont réussi à retint le public avec leur spectacle.
    To make a strong impression on someone.
    Her performance really impressed the critics.
    Sa performance a vraiment retint les critiques.