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circumscribe in French

circumscribe in French is circonscrire — circumscribe means to draw a line all the way around something.

circumscribe in French

circonscrire

verb

What does "circumscribe" mean?

verb To draw a line all the way around something.
verb To keep something within strict limits.
verb To draw the smallest possible circle or sphere around a shape so that the shape fits exactly inside it.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in French

limit

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

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What is "circumscribe" in French?

"circumscribe" in French is circonscrire. circumscribe means: To draw a line all the way around something.

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