holds back, keeps, detains
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | retiens | — |
| Second | retiens | retenez |
| Third | retient | retiennent |
La planète nous retient comme un aimant.
The planet holds us like a magnet.
— Star Trek : Sans limites (2016)
Mais si Zampano te retient, c’est qu’il a un moyen de pression sur toi.
But if Zampano is holding you, it means he has some leverage over you.
— La strada (1954)
What's holding him back?