English–French
“custody” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/detɑ̃sjɔ̃/
Example
Il est en détention depuis une semaine.
He has been in custody for a week.
How to say “custody” in French
“Custody” in French is détention.
A state-imposed loss of freedom in which a person remains under official custody.
Example sentences with détention
La police l'a mis en détention hier soir.
The police placed him in detention last night.
Tips for using détention
- Détention can cover custody before or during legal proceedings, so it is broader than prison time after a conviction.