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discipline

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

disciplinenoun

disciplines

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

Translations

discipline

The school has a strict discipline policy to maintain order.

L’école a une politique de discipline stricte pour maintenir l’ordre.

disciplineDomaine d’étude.

Psychology is a fascinating discipline that explores the human mind.

La psychologie est une discipline fascinante qui explore l’esprit humain.

Additional translations

disciplineSens de maîtrise de soi ou de comportement contrôlé.

Definitions

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

The school has a strict discipline policy to maintain order.

A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

Psychology is a fascinating discipline that explores the human mind.

The controlled behavior resulting from such training.

His discipline in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is admirable.

Synonyms

punitive action

Antonyms

disciplineverb

disciplined

Past Simple

disciplined

Past Participle

disciplining

Gerund

/ˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪn/

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Translations

disciplinerAu sens de punir ou sanctionner pour faire respecter les règles.

The teacher disciplined the student for breaking the classroom rules.

L’enseignant a discipliné l’élève pour avoir enfreint les règles de la classe.

discipliner

The coach disciplined the athletes to improve their performance.

L’entraîneur a discipliné les athlètes pour améliorer leurs performances.

Definitions

To train or develop by instruction and exercise, especially in self-control.

The coach disciplined the athletes to improve their performance.

To punish or penalize someone in order to enforce obedience or correct behavior.

The teacher disciplined the student for breaking the classroom rules.

Synonyms

disciplineadjective

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Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to discipline’ (e.g., “discipline problems”).

Translations

disciplinaireEmployé devant un nom pour dire « relatif à la discipline ».

All discipline issues are handled by the vice-principal.

Toutes les questions disciplinaires sont traitées par le proviseur adjoint.

Definitions

Used attributively to denote policies, committees, issues, etc. that are concerned with discipline.

All discipline issues are handled by the vice-principal.

disciplinepast participle

Definitions

Well-trained and controlled; showing discipline.

A disciplined army can withstand hardship.