detention

UK
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
detentionnoun
detentions
pl
UK
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Traductions
détentionSens juridique et pénal.
The activist faced indefinite detention without trial.
L'activiste a subi une détention indéfinie sans procès.
retenueAu sens scolaire.
If you keep talking, you'll get an hour's detention after school.
Si tu continues à parler, tu auras une heure de retenue après les cours.
Définitions
The act of detaining someone or the state of being kept in custody by the authorities, especially while awaiting trial or investigation.
The activist faced indefinite detention without trial.
A disciplinary punishment in which a student is required to stay at school after regular hours.
If you keep talking, you'll get an hour's detention after school.
detentionadjective
UK
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈtɛnʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to places or conditions of custody (e.g., "detention center").
Traductions
de détentionPour désigner ce qui est lié à la garde à vue, à l'incarcération ou à un centre de détention.
The detainees were moved to a larger detention facility.
Les détenus ont été transférés dans un plus grand centre de détention.
Définitions
Relating to or intended for the confinement or custody of people.
The detainees were moved to a larger detention facility.