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self-control

UK
/ˌself.kənˈtrəʊl/
US
/ˌsɛlf.kənˈtroʊl/

Translations

self-controlnoun
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.
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")
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.
Synonyms
restrained
self-controlled
collected
calm
composed
imperturbable
controlled
measured
stoic
self-possessed
temperate
disciplined

Definitions

self-controlnoun
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.
self-controladjective
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.
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