détenons

The French verb "détenons" is the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb "détenir". "Détenir" translates to "to hold", "to possess", or "to detain" in English. Therefore, "détenons" means "we hold", "we possess", or "we detain".

As a verb, "détenons" is used in various contexts. In a literal sense, it can refer to physically holding an object, such as "Nous détenons le record du monde" (We hold the world record). It can also signify ownership or possession of something, like "Nous détenons des actions dans cette entreprise" (We hold shares in this company).

Beyond physical possession, "détenons" can also imply having control or authority over something or someone. For instance, "L'armée détenons le contrôle de la ville" (The army holds control of the city). In a legal context, it can mean to detain someone, as in "La police détenons le suspect pour interrogatoire" (The police detain the suspect for questioning). The specific meaning is usually clear from the surrounding sentence.