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remember
memorize
J'ai du mal à retenir tous ces nouveaux mots.
I'm having a hard time remembering all these new words.
hold back
restrain
detain (temporarily)
Le chien a essayé de partir, mais il a fallu le retenir.
The dog tried to run off, but we had to hold it back.
reserve
book (a room, table, ticket)
J'ai retenu une table au restaurant pour ce soir.
I reserved a table at the restaurant for tonight.
withhold
deduct (money, e.g., from a salary)
L'employeur a retenu 10 % sur le salaire pour les impôts.
The employer withheld 10% from the salary for taxes.
hold (someone's) attention
attract or keep interest
Son discours a retenu l'attention de toute l'assemblée.
His speech held the attention of the whole audience.
select
shortlist (be chosen for something)
Trois candidats ont été retenus pour l'entretien final.
Three candidates were shortlisted for the final interview.