straitjackets
Present he/she conjugation of straitjacket.

straitjacket

Those clothes are like straitjackets.
Ces vêtements sont comme des camisoles de force.
Strategic frameworks must not become straitjackets.
Les plans stratégiques ne doivent pas devenir trop restrictifs.
They all worry about being regulated and put into straitjackets.
Tous s'inquiètent de la réglementation et du carcan qui pourrait leur être imposé.
TDIs are typically used in moderation and are in no way the straitjackets for which free-traders take them, or the weaponry of protectionists.
Les IDC se caractérisent par leur utilisation modérée et ne sont en aucun cas les garde-fous du libéralisme ou les armes du protectionnisme.
On the other hand, it must be stated that in none of them are physical constraints used, such as straps or straitjackets or the like.
En revanche, il faut préciser qu'aucun de ces établissements n'utilise de moyens de contrainte physique tels que camisole de force, sangles, etc.
The present crisis is, in the last analysis, an expression of the revolt of the productive forces against the straitjackets of private property and the nation state.
En dernière analyse, la crise actuelle est une expression de la révolte des forces productives contre ces camisoles de force que sont la propriété privée des moyens de production et l’Etat-nation.
The single currency and the Stability Pact, in the form of straitjackets and without a similar pact for development, will not motivate Europe; without a pact for development and without a social Europe, Europe cannot stand on its feet.
La monnaie unique et le pacte de stabilité comme camisole de force, sans un pacte analogue pour le développement, ne motivent pas l'Europe : sans pacte pour le développement et sans l'Europe sociale, l'Europe ne tient pas debout.
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Why use the FrenchDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get examples and pronunciations for millions of French words, English words, French phrases, and English phrases.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by a team of experienced English-to-French and French-to-English translators.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Learn by Example

Browse thousands of French-English example sentences throughout our dictionary.

CONNECT TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD

Express Yourself in French

Browse nuanced French-to-English and English-to-French translations and find the word you’re looking for.
Word of the Day
waiting room