Meaning of Détenir – French Verb
Détenir means to hold or possess.
Examples of détenir in Every Day Usage
- Je détiens les clés de la voiture. (I hold the car keys.)
- La police détient le suspect pour interrogatoire. (The police is holding the suspect for questioning.)
- Les actionnaires détiennent une grande partie de l’entreprise. (The shareholders hold a large portion of the company.)
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