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confines

/kənˈfaɪnz/ /ˈkɒnfaɪnz/

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verb

Restreindre, limiter

To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.

Examples :

"The zoo confines the lions to a large enclosure, ensuring they can't escape. "

Le zoo restreint les lions dans un grand enclos, garantissant qu'ils ne peuvent pas s'échapper.

area space place

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verb

Border, confiner

To have a common boundary; to border; to lie contiguous; to touch; followed by on or with.

Examples :

"The park's playground confines on the schoolyard. "

L'aire de jeux du parc borde la cour de l'école.

area place geography

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noun

Limites, frontières

The borders or limits of an area.

Examples :

"The cat stayed within the confines of the backyard fence. "

Le chat est resté dans les limites de la clôture de la cour.

area space place

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noun

Limites, restrictions

Elements that restrain someone.

Examples :

"The confines of the classroom held the students captive during the long lecture. "

Les limites de la salle de classe ont retenu les élèves captifs pendant la longue conférence.

condition situation

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noun

Limites, portée

The scope or range of a subject.

Examples :

"The topic of our discussion will stay within the confines of environmental conservation. "

Le sujet de notre discussion restera dans les limites de la conservation de l'environnement.