restrain in French
restrain in French is retenir, réprimer, restreindre — restrain means to hold back or keep someone or something under control.
restrain in French
retenir
(transitive) To control or keep in check.
réprimer
(transitive) To deprive of liberty.
restreindre
(transitive) To restrict or limit.
What does "restrain" mean?
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verb To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
"Security had to restrain the unruly fan."
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verb To limit or place restrictions on something.
"The new law aims to restrain excessive spending by the agency."
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restrain in a sentence
- Security had to restrain the unruly fan.
- She struggled to restrain her laughter during the ceremony.
- The new law aims to restrain excessive spending by the agency.
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What is "restrain" in French?
"restrain" in French is retenir, réprimer, restreindre. restrain means: To hold back or keep someone or something under control.
How do you use "restrain" in a sentence?
Example: "Security had to restrain the unruly fan." In French, "restrain" is retenir, réprimer, restreindre.
Are there other ways to say "restrain" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "restrain": retenir, réprimer, restreindre.
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