French phrase

Je ne veux pas vous retenir.

Meaning

I don't want to keep you any longer.

When to use it

A polite way to say the speaker will not delay someone. Often used to end a call or meeting gently.

Example dialogue

Je ne veux pas vous retenir.

I don't want to keep you any longer.

D'accord, je vous envoie le rapport cet après-midi.

All right, I'll send you the report this afternoon.

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