How is the word maîtriser translated from French to English

English translation
Subdue
verb

Ramener sous contrôle par la force.

To bring under control by force.

Examples with “maîtriser”

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  • Les gardiens ont maîtrisé l'homme. — Guards subdued the man.

  • Il a fallu s'y mettre à trois pour maîtriser le cheval effrayé. — It took three of us to subdue the frightened horse.

  • Quelque chose peut-il calmer cette foule bruyante ? — Can anything subdue that noisy crowd?

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