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constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/

constrainverb

constrained

Past Simple

constrained

Past Participle

constraining

Gerund

/kənˈstreɪn/

Translations

freinerAu sens d’entraver ou de ralentir le développement ou l’expression naturelle de quelque chose.

Fear of embarrassment often constrains creativity.

La peur du ridicule freine souvent la créativité.

limiterPour exprimer une restriction générale des possibilités, des moyens ou de la liberté.

The tight budget constrains the team's ability to travel for research.

Le budget serré limite la capacité de l’équipe à voyager pour ses recherches.

contraindreSurtout au sens d’obliger ou d’imposer une action.

The new regulations constrain companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

Les nouvelles réglementations contraignent les entreprises à réduire leurs émissions de carbone.

Additional translations

restreindrePlus soutenu; met l’accent sur une limitation imposée.

Definitions

To compel or force someone to follow a particular course of action.

The new regulations constrain companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

To restrict or limit someone or something in terms of movement, development, or freedom.

The tight budget constrains the team's ability to travel for research.

To hold back or inhibit the natural development or expression of something.

Fear of embarrassment often constrains creativity.

Synonyms

Antonyms

constraingerund / present participle

Definitions

Acting to impose restrictions or limitations.

The constraining rules discouraged experimentation.

constrainpast participle

Definitions

Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or freedom.

Development continued, though at a constrained pace.