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constrained

UK
/kənˈstreɪnd/
US
/kənˈstreɪnd/
constrainedpast participle
UK
/kənˈstreɪnd/
US
/kənˈstreɪnd/
Functions strictly as a past-participle adjective; comparative made with more/most.
Translations
The artist felt constrained by the limited color palette available to her.
L’artiste se sentait restreinte par la palette de couleurs limitée dont elle disposait.
contraintS’emploie aussi au sens de « forcé », souvent pour un comportement, un sourire ou une expression.
His constrained smile made it clear he was uncomfortable with the situation.
Son sourire contraint montrait clairement qu’il était mal à l’aise dans cette situation.
contraintSouvent suivi de « à + infinitif ».
She felt constrained to accept the offer despite her reservations.
Elle se sentait contrainte d’accepter l’offre malgré ses réserves.
Additional translations
limité
forcéPour un ton ou une attitude manquant de naturel.
Definitions
Restricted or limited in scope, extent, or freedom.
The artist felt constrained by the limited color palette available to her.
Appearing forced or unnatural; lacking spontaneity.
His constrained smile made it clear he was uncomfortable with the situation.
Compelled or obliged to act in a particular way.
She felt constrained to accept the offer despite her reservations.
Synonyms
restricted
limited
confined
controlled
bound
inhibited
hampered
tightened
Antonyms
unconstrained
free
liberated
constrainverb

constrained

Past Simple

constrained
Past Simple
constrained
Past Participle
constraining
Gerund
UK
/kənˈstreɪn/
US
/kənˈstreɪn/
Translations
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.
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.
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.
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
restrict
limit
confine
curb
hamper
inhibit
restrain
control
bind
fetter
Antonyms
free
release
liberate
constraingerund / present participle
Definitions
Acting to impose restrictions or limitations.
The constraining rules discouraged experimentation.
constrainpast participle

constrained

Functions adjectivally to describe something that is limited or restricted.
Translations
limitéSe dit d’un domaine, d’une liberté ou d’une progression réduits.
Development continued, though at a constrained pace.
Le développement s’est poursuivi, mais à un rythme limité.
Additional translations
restreintS’emploie pour insister sur une limitation plus marquée ou plus formelle.
Definitions
Limited or restricted in scope, extent, or freedom.
Development continued, though at a constrained pace.
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