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    Contraint (en. Forced)

    /kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Subject to pressure or restriction.
    He felt compelled to follow the rules.
    Il se sentait contraint de suivre les règles.
    Limited in choices or behavior.
    His busy schedule often made him constrained.
    Son emploi du temps très chargé le rendait souvent contraint.

    Etymology

    From the verb "contraindre," derived from Latin 'contringere' meaning 'to tighten, to press.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be compelled to
    to be obliged to do something.
    être contraint de
    constraining situation
    situation where one feels limited or obliged.
    situation contraignante
    to force someone to act
    to force someone to make a decision.
    contraindre quelqu'un à agir

    Related Words

    to constrain
    To force someone to act in a certain way.
    contraindre
    constraint
    Pressure that limits or obliges someone.
    contrainte

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck
    He feels stuck by his obligations.
    Il se sent coincé par ses obligations.
    To be in a mess
    He is in a mess with all these constraints.
    Il est dans la panade avec toutes ces contraintes.