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    Contrainte (en. Constraint)

    /kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of that which is under external pressure.
    The constraint of the schedule affected his project.
    La contrainte de l'emploi du temps a affecté son projet.
    Limitation imposed by rules or circumstances.
    This budget constraint reduces our possibilities.
    Cette contrainte budgétaire réduit nos possibilités.
    Moral or social obligation.
    He feels a constraint to help his family.
    Il ressent une contrainte à aider sa famille.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'constrincta', past participle of 'constringere' which means 'to tighten together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    time constraint
    Pressure exerted by time.
    contrainte de temps
    to impose a constraint
    To force someone to act in a certain way.
    mettre sous contrainte
    to be under constraint
    To be limited in one's choices or actions.
    être en contrainte

    Related Words

    to constrain
    To force someone to act in a certain way.
    contraindre
    dissatisfaction
    State of dissatisfaction or opposition.
    contrariété

    Slang Meanings

    To have heavy obligations.
    With my new job, I have crazy constraints.
    Avec mon nouveau boulot, j'ai des contraintes de fou.
    To be stuck by rules.
    This project is just constraints, I can't take it anymore.
    Ce projet, c'est que des contraintes, j'en peux plus.