French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
modérer
Pronunciation
IPA/modeʁe/
Meaning
- verbmoderate
Example
Tu dois modérer ta consommation d'alcool.
You must moderate your alcohol consumption.
More examples
Il faut modérer ses propos quand on discute.
You must moderate your remarks when discussing.
Core concept
A hand turning down a control knob before a reaction, expense, or pain becomes excessive.
Common phrases
modérer sa consommation
moderate one's consumption
modérer ses propos
moderate one's remarks
modérer son ton
moderate one's tone
Similar words
réduire: To make a quantity or size smaller.
limiter: To set a limit so something does not go beyond what is allowed.
calmer: To make an agitated feeling or condition calmer.
atténuer: To weaken the intensity or effect of something.
Definition in French
Réduire ou tempérer quelque chose pour éviter l'excès, en particulier une réaction, une dépense ou une douleur.
Word origin
Modérer comes from Latin moderari, meaning 'to regulate or restrain', through Old French modérer.
Usage tips
- Modérer takes a direct object, as in modérer sa consommation, without a preposition before the thing being restrained.