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to retain
01
conserver, garder
to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness
Transitive: to retain a memory or knowledge
Exemples
Even after many years, she could still retain vivid memories of her childhood home.
Même après de nombreuses années, elle pouvait encore conserver des souvenirs vivaces de sa maison d'enfance.
02
garder, conserver
to keep what one has or to continue having something
Transitive: to retain a physical or abstract possession
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’état
régulier
présent
retain
3e personne du singulier
retains
participe présent
retaining
passé simple
retained
participe passé
retained
Exemples
The antique shop owner decided to retain a few rare pieces in the collection.
Le propriétaire de l'antiquaire a décidé de conserver quelques pièces rares dans la collection.
03
retenir, absorber
to absorb and keep a substance within a particular object or material
Transitive: to retain a material
Exemples
Bath towels made of high-quality cotton retain moisture well.
Les serviettes de bain en coton de haute qualité retiennent bien l'humidité.
04
conserver, maintenir
to intentionally keep, maintain, or preserve something in its current state, resisting removal, elimination, or alteration
Transitive: to retain sth
Exemples
The small town decided to retain its annual summer festival as a cherished tradition.
La petite ville a décidé de conserver son festival estival annuel comme une tradition chérie.
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