constraint

contrainte, restriction

Élément qui limite ce qu’on peut faire.

En anglais simple : Something that limits what you can do.

• Money is our biggest constraint.
• We finished despite severe time constraints.
• What constraints affect your plans?

Comment l'utiliser : constraint on something (Limited space is a constraint on expansion.)

Synonymes : limit, restriction

Expressions courantes : time constraint, budget constraint, constraint on something

coercition, contrainte

Forte pression qui oblige quelqu’un à agir contre sa volonté.

En anglais simple : Strong pressure that forces someone to act against their wishes.

• She acted under constraint.
• Their consent was obtained through constraint.
• He confessed only under severe constraint.

Comment l'utiliser : under constraint (He signed the agreement under constraint.)

Synonymes : compulsion, coercion

Expressions courantes : under constraint, severe constraint