French Conversation · Level 19
89 words
French word
restriction
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɛstʁiksjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounrestriction
Example
Cette restriction est trop stricte.
This restriction is too strict.
More examples
Il y a une restriction de vitesse sur cette route.
There is a speed limit on this road.
Core concept
A rule draws a boundary around a quantity, scope, or action, leaving less room than before.
Common phrases
une restriction de vitesse
a speed limit
la levée de la restriction
lifting of the restriction
mettre une restriction
impose a restriction
Similar words
règle: A prescribed standard of conduct in a society or organization.
limite: The boundary of what can be reached or the most or least allowed.
contrainte: A force that reduces freedom of action or leaves no real choice.
Definition in French
Mesure ou règle qui limite une quantité, une portée ou la liberté d'action.
Word origin
The noun is a learned formation related to French restreindre and ultimately to Latin restringere, built on the idea of tightening.
Usage tips
- French commonly uses restriction de for a restricted activity or amount and restriction sur for a subject affected by limits.
Other meanings
- constraintnoun
- limitationnoun
Opposites
- autorisationauthorizationnoun
- libertéfreedomnoun
Related words
- restrictifrestrictiveadjective
- restrictionnelrestrictionaladjective