Translation
prisoner, inmate, detainee
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Word origin
The past participle of détenir ('to hold, to detain'), from Latin detinere, built from de ('away') and tenere ('to hold').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- detinere
- English cognates
- detainee, detain, tenant
Grammar
Examples
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The inmate left his cell this morning.
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The prisoners eat at midday.
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A prisoner escaped during the night.
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She visits a prisoner every week.
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This detainee has been awaiting trial for two years.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 4: détenu, bail, énormément and 7 more words.