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    Modérer (en. Moderate)

    /mɔ.de.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To reduce the intensity, strength, or impact of something.
    One must moderate one's remarks to avoid hurting others.
    Il faut modérer ses propos pour ne pas blesser les autres.
    To regulate or adjust something in order to control its effect.
    The teacher asked the students to moderate their enthusiasm during class.
    Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de modérer leur enthousiasme pendant la classe.
    To make something more reasonable or acceptable.
    She tried to moderate her expectations regarding this project.
    Elle a essayé de modérer ses attentes par rapport à ce projet.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'moderare', meaning 'to regulate, control'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to moderate one's remarks
    To be cautious in what one says.
    modérer ses propos
    to moderate one's expectations
    To adjust what one hopes for in order to avoid disappointment.
    modérer ses attentes
    to moderate a debate
    To control the pace and tone of a discussion.
    modérer un débat

    Related Words

    moderation
    Action of moderating, soothing.
    modération
    moderator
    Person who regulates a discussion or debate.
    modérateur
    moderate
    Who is calm, temperate, or balanced.
    modéré

    Slang Meanings

    To calm the situation
    He managed to calm the situation after the argument.
    Il a réussi à calmer le jeu après la dispute.
    To rein in enthusiasm
    It was necessary to rein in the team's enthusiasm after their victory.
    Il a fallu freiner les ardeurs de l'équipe après leur victoire.