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self-control

UK
/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊl/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kənˈtroʊl/
self-controlnoun
Translations
maîtrise de soi
It takes a lot of self-control to resist eating the entire cake.
Il faut beaucoup de maîtrise de soi pour résister à l'envie de manger tout le gâteau.
Additional translations
sang-froidS'emploie surtout pour la capacité à garder son calme dans une situation difficile.
Definitions
The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.
It takes a lot of self-control to resist eating the entire cake.
The quality of being able to control one's actions and reactions, especially in difficult situations.
Her self-control was admirable as she calmly handled the stressful situation.
Synonyms
willpower
self-discipline
temperance
composure
moderation
self-regulation
self-restraint
restraint
self-controladjective
more self-control
Comp.
most self-control
Super.
UK
/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊl/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kənˈtroʊl/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "self-control techniques")
Translations
de maîtrise de soiS'emploie de façon attributive avant un nom.
The workshop offers several self-control exercises for managing stress.
L'atelier propose plusieurs exercices de maîtrise de soi pour gérer le stress.
Additional translations
d'autocontrôlePlus technique ou soutenu.
Definitions
Used attributively before another noun to describe activities, techniques, or qualities that promote or involve self-control.
The workshop offers several self-control exercises for managing stress.
Synonyms
restrained
self-controlled
collected
calm
composed
imperturbable
controlled
measured
stoic
self-possessed
temperate
disciplined
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