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constraint in French

constraint in French is contrainte — constraint means a limitation or restriction on what can be done.

constraint in French

contrainte
noun

What does "constraint" mean?

  1. noun A limitation or restriction on what can be done.
    "Budget constraints forced them to cut the project short."
  2. noun A rule in mathematics, computing, or databases that a solution or entry must satisfy.
    "The database enforces a constraint requiring every email to be unique."
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constraint in a sentence

  • Budget constraints forced them to cut the project short.
  • Time constraints meant the team had to work through the weekend.
  • The database enforces a constraint requiring every email to be unique.

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What is "constraint" in French?

"constraint" in French is contrainte. constraint means: A limitation or restriction on what can be done.

How do you use "constraint" in a sentence?

Example: "Budget constraints forced them to cut the project short." In French, "constraint" is contrainte.

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