He tried to restrain his anger.
- Il a essayé de retenir sa colère.
I barely restrained the impulse to strike him.
- J'ai failli ne pas pouvoir me retenir de le frapper.
She couldn't hold back her laughter.
- Elle ne put se retenir de rire.
Jim was able to hold back his anger and avoid a fight.
- Jim a pu retenir sa colère et éviter une bagarre.
He tried to keep back his tears.
- Il essaya de retenir ses larmes.