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contraindre.

to constrain

11 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

verb/kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃dʁ/
  1. to constrain

  2. to compel; force

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle French constraindre, contraindre, from Old French constraindre, constreindre, contraindre, from Latin cōnstringere.

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