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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
noun
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
maîtrise
noun
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
commandes
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
contrôle
noun
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
contrôler
verb
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

What does "control" mean?

  1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
    "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm."
  2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
    "The new manager took control of the failing project."
  3. 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."
  4. 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."

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.
  • He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

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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