constrain in French
constrain in French is contraindre, astreindre, confiner — constrain means to make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
constrain in French
contraindre
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
astreindre
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
confiner
(transitive) To force physically, by strong persuasion or pressuring; to compel; to oblige.
What does "constrain" mean?
- verb To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
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verb To keep something within strict limits so that it cannot spread or move freely.
"But it's not just Castlefield Corridor capacity that constrains services. All the junctions on the lines feeding into the corridor are flat, so they create conflict points as trains pass."
- verb To cut down an outcome because there is not enough available to achieve more.
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constrain in a sentence
- But it's not just Castlefield Corridor capacity that constrains services. All the junctions on the lines feeding into the corridor are flat, so they create conflict points as trains pass.
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What is "constrain" in French?
"constrain" in French is contraindre, astreindre, confiner. constrain means: To make someone do something, using physical force, strong pressure or persuasion.
Are there other ways to say "constrain" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "constrain": contraindre, astreindre, confiner.
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