hold back

US /hoʊld bæk/
UK /hoʊld bæk/
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1.

retenir, empêcher

to prevent someone or something from moving forward or making progress

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The strong current held back the swimmers.
Le courant fort retenait les nageurs.
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Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
Ne laissez pas la peur vous retenir de poursuivre vos rêves.
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2.

retenir, cacher

to keep a secret or to refrain from expressing an emotion

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She tried to hold back her tears.
Elle a essayé de retenir ses larmes.
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He couldn't hold back his laughter.
Il ne pouvait pas retenir son rire.
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