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How is the word cantonner translated from French to English

Maintenir quelqu'un ou quelque chose dans des bornes précises.

To keep someone or something within limits.

verb
English translation
confine

Examples with “cantonner”

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  • Le chien est cantonné à la cour. — The dog is confined to the yard.

  • Le règlement limitera notre discussion à une heure. — The rules will confine our discussion to one hour.

  • Ils enferment les animaux dans un vaste enclos. — They confine the animals in a spacious enclosure.

  • Veuillez cantonner vos questions au sujet du jour. — Please confine your questions to today's topic.

  • Limitez vos commentaires à ce seul sujet. — Please confine your comments to this topic only.

  • Peux-tu enfermer ton chien dans la cour aujourd'hui ? — Can you confine your dog to the yard today?

  • Le règlement cantonne les dépenses aux articles essentiels. — The rules confine spending to essential items.

  • Elle se sentait enfermée dans son petit appartement. — She felt confined in her small apartment.

  • Veuillez vous en tenir au sujet abordé. — Please confine your comments to the topic at hand.

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FAQ about “cantonner”

How is “cantonner” translated from French?
“cantonner” translates into English as “confine”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “cantonner” mean?
Meaning of “cantonner”: Maintenir quelqu'un ou quelque chose dans des bornes précises. In English — “confine”.
What part of speech is “cantonner”?
“cantonner” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “cantonner”?
Example sentences with “cantonner” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “cantonner”?
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