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constrain in French

constrain in French is contraindre, astreindre, confiner — constrain means to force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

constrain in French

contraindre
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
astreindre
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
confiner
verb
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

What does "constrain" mean?

  1. verb To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
  2. verb To keep within close bounds; to confine.
  3. verb To reduce a result in response to limited resources.
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What is "constrain" in French?

"constrain" in French is contraindre, astreindre, confiner. constrain means: To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.

Are there other ways to say "constrain" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "constrain": contraindre, astreindre, confiner.

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