controlled

• Décrit ce qui est dirigé, maîtrisé ou régulé, impliquant souvent une absence de spontanéité ou une limitation volontaire.

Describes something that is managed, restrained, or regulated, often implying a lack of spontaneity or a deliberate limitation.

1. Restrained or regulatedB1formal

   Kept within limits; not allowed to become too strong or wild.

   Contrôlé, maîtrisé

   • He spoke in a controlled voice despite his anger.
   • The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions.
   • She maintained a controlled pace during the marathon.

   Synonymescheckedcontaineddisciplinedlimitedmeasuredregulatedrestrainedtempered

   Antonymesrampantunbridleduncheckeduncontrolledunrestrainedwild

2. Managed or directedB1formal

   Operated or governed by a specific authority or system.

   contrôlé (dirigé)

   • The traffic is controlled by a central computer system.
   • The country has a controlled economy.
   • The fire was quickly brought under controlled by the firefighters.

   Synonymesdirectedgovernedregulatedrunsupervised

   Antonymesuncontrolledungovernedunrestrained

3. Calm and composedB2formal

   Showing the ability to remain calm and in command of one's emotions.

   maîtrisé, qui garde son sang-froid

   • She remained controlled during the stressful interview.
   • His controlled demeanor impressed the board members.
   • Even in crisis, the pilot stayed controlled and focused.

   Synonymescalmcollectedcomposedcoolequanimouslevel-headedpoisedself-possessedsereneunflappable

   Antonymesagitatedexcitablefrantichystericaluncontrolledvolatile

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exercer une autorité, une influence ou un pouvoir sur quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ou pour réguler, gérer ou maîtriser un processus.

A verb used to indicate the act of exercising authority, influence, or power over something or someone, or to regulate or manage a process.

1. A2formal

   To have power over something or someone; to manage or direct.

   contrôler, maîtriser, diriger

   • She controls the entire production process.
   • The pilot controls the aircraft from the cockpit.
   • He controls his emotions well under pressure.

   Synonymesadministercommanddirectgovernleadmanageoverseeregulaterulesupervise

   Antonymesfollowobeysubmit

2. Regulate or limitB1formal

   To limit or regulate something, such as a process or behavior.

   contrôler, réguler

   • The government controls the amount of pollution from factories.
   • You need to control your spending to save money.
   • The thermostat controls the temperature in the room.

   Synonymesbridlecheckcontaincurbdirectgovernlimitmanagemoderateregulaterestrainrestricttame

   Antonymesfreeignoreliberateneglectrelease

3. B1formal

   To check or verify something to ensure it is correct or safe.

   contrôler, vérifier

   • The technician controls the quality of the products.
   • We need to control the data for any errors.
   • The police controlled the crowd to prevent accidents.

   Synonymescheckexamineinspecttestvalidateverify

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglecttrust