French word

restreindre

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛstʁɛ̃dʁ/

Meaning

  • verbrestrict

Example

Nous devons restreindre nos dépenses ce mois-ci.

We must restrict our spending this month.

Illustration for restreindre (restrict)

More examples

L'entreprise a restreint l'accès aux données.

The company restricted access to the data.

Core concept

A narrowing gate that leaves fewer routes open.

Common phrases

  • restreindre les dépenses

    restrict spending

  • restreindre l'accès

    restrict access

  • restreindre la consommation

    restrict consumption

Similar words

limiter: To set an upper limit or boundary so something cannot go beyond it.
réduire: To make an amount or size smaller, reducing the total quantity.
freiner: To slow or curb the speed, progress, or momentum of something.
confiner: To keep a person or thing within a defined place or area.

Definition in French

Rendre plus étroit l'espace d'action, les choix ou l'accès concernant une chose ou une personne.

Word origin

French restreindre developed from Latin restringere through Old French forms, retaining the idea of drawing tight.

Usage tips

  • Restreindre is common in administrative, legal, and technical contexts, while limiter is often more neutral in everyday French.

Other meanings

  • limitverb
  • reduceverb
  • curbverb

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