English–French

“inhibition” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/inibisjɔ̃/

Example

Son inhibition l'empêche de parler franchement.

His inhibition keeps him from speaking frankly.

Illustration for inhibition (inhibition)

How to say “inhibition” in French

“Inhibition” in French is inhibition.

A pressure inside the mind that keeps a feeling or behavior from coming out.

Full entry for inhibition: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with inhibition

Quand il boit, il manque d'inhibition.

When he drinks, he lacks inhibition.

Tips for using inhibition

  • In everyday French, se retenir or être gêné is often more natural than inhibition, which sounds formal or psychological.

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