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restraint in French

restraint in French is contention, retenue, refrènement — restraint means a device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

restraint in French

contention
noun
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
retenue
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
refrènement
noun
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve

What does "restraint" mean?

  1. noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
    "The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe."
  2. noun Self-control; the quality of holding back from acting on every impulse.
    "He showed remarkable restraint and didn't respond to the insult."

restraint in a sentence

  • The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe.
  • Security fitted a physical restraint after the patient became violent.
  • He showed remarkable restraint and didn't respond to the insult.
  • The design uses restraint, favouring a few clean elements over clutter.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "restraint" in French?

"restraint" in French is contention, retenue, refrènement. restraint means: A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.

How do you use "restraint" in a sentence?

Example: "The child seat has a five-point restraint to keep the toddler safe." In French, "restraint" is contention, retenue, refrènement.

Are there other ways to say "restraint" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "restraint": contention, retenue, refrènement.

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