Restreint (en. Restricted)

/ʁəs.tʁɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Subject to limits.
The budget for this project is restricted.
Le budget de ce projet est restreint.
Narrow or confined.
The room is small and difficult to arrange.
La pièce est restreinte et difficile à aménager.
Having little variety or options.
The menu choices were limited.
Les choix de menu étaient restreints.

Etymology

From the verb "restreindre," coming from the Latin "restringere."

Common Phrases and Expressions

restricted space
Area that does not allow much freedom of movement.
espace restreint
limited resources
Availability of financial or material means is limited.
ressources restreintes
restricted access
Access that is limited to certain people or conditions.
accès restreint

Related Words

restrain
To limit or reduce something.
restreindre
restriction
Action of restricting, limiting measure.
restriction
confinement
Action of confining, enclosing.
confinement

Slang Meanings

Difficult or limited situation.
I'm in a tight situation with this job.
Je suis dans un plan restreint avec ce travail.
To have very limited choices.
With my salary, I live a restricted life.
Avec mon salaire, je vis une vie restreinte.