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limiter

limit, restrict

verb lee-mee-TEH Less Common
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Usage Note

limiter is used both literally (limiting speed, access) and figuratively (limiting risks). The reflexive se limiter à means 'to confine oneself to'. The related noun is limite ('limit') and adjective limité ('limited').

Examples

"Il faut limiter les dépenses cette année."

Natural Translation

We need to limit spending this year.

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