Detention in French

Definition

Definition in EnglishThe act or period of keeping someone in official custody.

Definition in FrenchAction ou période pendant laquelle une personne est maintenue sous la garde des autorités.

Example sentences

• Son avocat conteste les motifs de sa détention.🔊

  His lawyer is challenging the grounds for his detention.

• Combien de temps encore va durer ma détention ?🔊

  How much longer will my detention last?

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