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
(countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
retenue
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
refrènement
(uncountable) control or caution; reserve
What does "restraint" mean?
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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."
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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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