réfréner

réfréner
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to hold back
Les coureurs avaient du mal à réfréner leur impatience avant le départ de la course.The runners had a hard time holding back their impatience before the start of the race.
b. to curb
Julia a essayé de respirer profondément pour réfréner sa colère.Julia tried to breathe deeply to curb her anger.
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