French Word · Intermediate
Contrainte
Constraint / restriction
Pronunciation: kon-TRANT
Meaning
A limitation or restriction. Often used in a professional context regarding project requirements or resources.
Example
Nous devons tenir compte des contraintes budgétaires.
We must take budgetary constraints into account.
Practice tips
- Practice Contrainte out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.