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control

under control, in check (slang)

adjective kohn-TROL Rare
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Usage Note

Control (spelled without accent, borrowed from English) is an informal slang adjective meaning that a situation is under control or well-handled — c'est control means 'it's all good / handled'. It is invariable and informal. The standard French equivalent is maîtrisé or the phrase sous contrôle.

Examples

"T'inquiète, c'est control."

Natural Translation

Don't worry, it's under control.

Literal Translation

Don't worry, it's control.

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