How is the phrase maîtrise de soi translated from French to English

English translation
Self-control
noun

La capacité de retenir ses impulsions.

The ability to hold back your impulses.

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  • Il a fallu de la maîtrise de soi pour ne pas répondre. — It took self-control not to answer.

  • Comment gardes-tu une telle maîtrise de soi en réunion ? — How do you keep such self-control in meetings?

  • Sa maîtrise de soi a cédé et elle a éclaté de rire. — Her self-control cracked and she laughed out loud.

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