This is the 11483rd most frequent French word.
retient
"Retient" means "retains" or "holds back."
Here, 'retient' is used to mean 'remembers', indicating giving attention and recalling information.
Elle retient les noms facilement.
She remembers names easily.
In this context, 'retient' is used as 'withholds', meaning to keep back or not release.
La banque retient les intérêts sur votre compte.
The bank withholds interest from your account.
Here, 'retient' means 'retains', denoting keeping something within or maintaining possession of it.