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constricted

/kənˈstrɪktɪd/

constrictedpast participle

/kənˈstrɪktɪd/

Used attributively and predicatively to denote something that has been made narrower or more restricted.

Translations

resserréSens physique : devenu plus étroit ou plus réduit en volume.

The constricted passage made it difficult for the hikers to pass through.

Le passage resserré rendait le passage des randonneurs difficile.

rétréciSens physique : plus petit, plus étroit qu’à l’origine.

The constricted tunnel slowed the rescue team down.

Le tunnel rétréci a ralenti l’équipe de secours.

Additional translations

contraintSens figuré : exprimé de façon limitée ou empêchée.

Definitions

Narrowed or made smaller in size or volume.

The constricted passage made it difficult for the hikers to pass through.

Inhibited or restricted in expression or development.

Her constricted manner of speaking suggested she was uncomfortable in the situation.

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constrictverb

constricted

Past Simple

constricted

Past Simple

constricted

Past Participle

constricting

ing-form

/kənˈstrɪkt/

Translations

resserrerAu sens de comprimer ou de rendre plus étroit.

The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.

Le serpent a resserré sa proie jusqu’à ce qu’elle ne puisse plus bouger.

se contracterS’emploie pour un organe, un vaisseau ou un tissu qui devient plus étroit.

The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.

Les vaisseaux sanguins se contractent en réponse aux basses températures.

restreindreAu sens figuré : limiter la liberté, l’ampleur ou la marge d’action.

The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.

Les nouvelles réglementations restreignent la capacité des entreprises à développer leurs activités.

Additional translations

constricterTerme technique ou soutenu.

Definitions

To make something narrower or tighter by applying pressure.

The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.

To become narrower or tighter.

The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.

To limit or restrict the freedom or scope of something.

The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.

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