discipline

US /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
UK /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
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discipline

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

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The school has strict discipline rules.
L'école a des règles de discipline strictes.
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Lack of discipline led to chaos in the classroom.
Le manque de discipline a conduit au chaos dans la salle de classe.
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discipline, domaine d'étude

a field of study; a branch of knowledge

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Physics is a challenging academic discipline.
La physique est une discipline académique exigeante.
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She excels in several scientific disciplines.
Elle excelle dans plusieurs disciplines scientifiques.
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discipliner, réprimander

to train (someone) to obey rules or a code of behavior, typically using punishment to correct disobedience

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Parents need to discipline their children.
Les parents doivent discipliner leurs enfants.
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The coach had to discipline the player for breaking team rules.
L'entraîneur a dû discipliner le joueur pour avoir enfreint les règles de l'équipe.
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