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fetter

/ˈfɛtə/

/ˈfɛtər/

Translations

fetternoun

fetters

/ˈfɛtə/

/ˈfɛtər/

entraveSurtout au sens de contrainte ou de lien limitant; au pluriel, « fetters » se rend souvent par « entraves ».

The prisoner was led away in fetters, unable to walk freely.

Le prisonnier fut emmené en entraves, incapable de marcher librement.

Additional translations

fersSens concret, souvent historique ou littéraire, pour des chaînes aux pieds.

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fetterverb

fettered

Past Simple

fettered

Past Participle

fettering

Gerund

/ˈfɛtə/

/ˈfɛtər/

entraverVerbe courant pour « restreindre », « gêner » ou « limiter ».

The new regulations fetter the company's ability to innovate.

Les nouvelles réglementations entravent la capacité de l'entreprise à innover.

Additional translations

enchaînerSens concret de lier avec des chaînes, surtout aux chevilles.

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set free

Definitions

fetternoun

A chain or shackle for the feet.

The prisoner was led away in fetters, unable to walk freely.

Something that confines or restrains.

The strict rules acted as a fetter on the students' creativity.

fetterverb

To restrain with chains or manacles, typically around the ankles.

The prisoners were fettered to prevent them from escaping.

To restrict or hinder someone in an unfair or undesirable way.

The new regulations fetter the company's ability to innovate.