constrain
US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
1.
contraindre, restreindre, limiter
to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of
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Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
Les contraintes budgétaires ont limité les ambitions du projet.
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He felt constrained by the strict rules.
Il se sentait contraint par les règles strictes.
2.
contraindre, forcer, obliger
to compel or force (someone) toward a particular course of action
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He felt constrained to apologize for his rude behavior.
Il se sentait contraint de s'excuser pour son comportement impoli.
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Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
Les circonstances l'ont contraint à accepter l'offre.