control in French
control in French is contrôle, maîtrise, commandes — control means to direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
control in French
contrôle
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
maîtrise
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
commandes
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
contrôle
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
contrôler
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
What does "control" mean?
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verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
"The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm."
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noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
"The new manager took control of the failing project."
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noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
"He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right."
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noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.
"The control group received a placebo instead of the actual drug."
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control in a sentence
- The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm.
- She learned to control her temper over the years.
- The new manager took control of the failing project.
- The council has lost control of the building project because nobody is in charge.
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What is "control" in French?
"control" in French is contrôle, maîtrise, commandes. control means: To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
How do you use "control" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm." In French, "control" is contrôle, maîtrise, commandes.
Are there other ways to say "control" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "control": contrôle, maîtrise, commandes, contrôler.
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