Meaning of Retenir – French Verb

Retenir means to retain or to remember.

Examples of retenir in Every Day Usage

1) Je dois retenir ces informations importantes pour mon examen. (I have to remember/retain this important information for my exam.)
2) Elles ont du mal à retenir leurs émotions lorsqu’elles sont en colère. (They have a hard time controlling/holding back their emotions when they’re angry.)
3) Nous allons retenir cet endroit pour notre prochain voyage. (We’ll keep/remember this place for our next trip.)

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