Join Discordcontraint
/kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃/contraindre
1.
adjectivemasculineSing
forced, obliged
unnatural, strained (as in a smile or manner)
Il a été contraint d'accepter l'offre.
He was forced/obliged to accept the offer.
Synonyms:obligé, forcé, gêné
2.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
forces
compels
La loi le contraint à déclarer ses revenus.
The law forces/compels him to declare his income.
Synonyms:obliger, forcer