se retenir

Elle s'est retenue de pas exploser de rire.
She had to keep from laughing.
Même la majorité de notre Parlement s'est retenue ces derniers mois et ces dernières années de faire une quelconque proposition un peu audacieuse, elle a préféré attendre une initiative des gouvernements.
Even the majority within this Parliament has in recent months and years refrained from making any proposals of a slightly daring nature, preferring to wait for an initiative from the governments.
Elle s'est retenue et n'a pas insulté son voisin.
She restrain herself and didn't insult her neighbor.
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