constrain

US /kənˈstreɪn/
UK /kənˈstreɪn/
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1.

contraindre, restreindre, limiter

to severely restrict the scope, extent, or activity of

:
Budget limitations constrained the project's ambitions.
Les contraintes budgétaires ont limité les ambitions du projet.
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

:
He felt constrained to apologize for his rude behavior.
Il se sentait contraint de s'excuser pour son comportement impoli.
Circumstances constrained him to accept the offer.
Les circonstances l'ont contraint à accepter l'offre.