What does arrestation in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word arrestation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use arrestation in French.

The word arrestation in French means arrest, under arrest. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word arrestation

arrest

nom féminin (fait de capturer, d'arrêter [qqn])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La police procède enfin à l'arrestation du récidiviste.
The police are finally proceeding with the arrest of the repeat offender.

under arrest

locution adverbiale (arrêté, appréhendé par la police)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le suspect a été placé en état d'arrestation par la police.

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