self-command

UK
/ˌself.kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kəˈmænd/

Translations

self-commandnoun
self-commands
pl
maîtrise de soi
Despite the chaos around him, he maintained his self-command and handled the situation calmly.
Malgré le chaos autour de lui, il a gardé sa maîtrise de soi et a géré la situation calmement.
Additional translations
sang-froidSurtout dans un contexte où l’on reste calme et maître de soi.
auto-injonctionSens rare : ordre mental que l’on se donne à soi-même.
self-commandadjective
UK
/ˌself.kəˈmɑːnd/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kəˈmænd/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., self-command techniques)
de maîtrise de soiSe dit surtout de méthodes, exercices ou dispositifs visant à développer le contrôle de soi.
The course includes several self-command exercises to improve focus.
Le cours comprend plusieurs exercices de maîtrise de soi pour améliorer la concentration.

Definitions

self-commandnoun
The ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions; self-control.
Despite the chaos around him, he maintained his self-command and handled the situation calmly.
A command or mental instruction that one directs to oneself.
With a quick self-command, he steadied his voice before speaking.
self-commandadjective
Relating to, characterized by, or intended to develop self-control.
The course includes several self-command exercises to improve focus.