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contraint

Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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I. constrain [Brit kənˈstreɪn, Am kənˈstreɪn] form VB trans

1. constrain (compel):

constrain
contraindre (to do à faire)
I am constrained to ask you to do
je me vois dans l'obligation de vous demander de faire

2. constrain (limit):

constrain research, development
entraver

II. constrained ADJ

constrained smile
contraint
constrained silence, air
gêné
constrained atmosphere
de gêne
French
French
English
English
étreindre fig
to constrain
la peur/douleur l'étreignait
he was constrained by fear/pain

in the PONS Dictionary

constrain [kənˈstreɪn] VB trans

1. constrain (restrict):

constrain
contraindre

2. constrain LAW:

constrain
retenir de force
in the PONS Dictionary

constrain [kən·ˈstreɪn] VB trans

1. constrain (restrict):

constrain
contraindre

2. constrain LAW:

constrain
retenir de force
Present
Iconstrain
youconstrain
he/she/itconstrains
weconstrain
youconstrain
theyconstrain
Past
Iconstrained
youconstrained
he/she/itconstrained
weconstrained
youconstrained
theyconstrained
Present Perfect
Ihaveconstrained
youhaveconstrained
he/she/ithasconstrained
wehaveconstrained
youhaveconstrained
theyhaveconstrained
Past Perfect
Ihadconstrained
youhadconstrained
he/she/ithadconstrained
wehadconstrained
youhadconstrained
theyhadconstrained
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While it is free to move the required distance lengthwise, it is constrained from moving sideways by the construction of the molded plastic body.
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The vale-like form is further constrained by cappings of ancient glacial till that form the higher ground along its western margin.
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The supply of octopus has been constrained by overfishing in many key fisheries.
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However, actions are constrained by agents' inherent capabilities and their understandings of available actions and external limitations.
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Once there, the further evolution of the system is constrained to remain in the attractor.
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