discipline

• Pratique consistant à apprendre aux gens à obéir à des règles ou à un code de conduite, souvent par la punition en cas de désobéissance, ou branche de connaissance généralement étudiée dans l'enseignement supérieur.

A noun referring to the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience, or a branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

1. Training to follow rulesB1formal

   The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

   discipline (entraînement à l'obéissance)

   • The school has a strict discipline policy.
   • Military discipline requires soldiers to follow orders without question.
   • Good discipline is essential for a successful team.

   Synonymesdrilldrillingindoctrinationinstructionregimentationschoolingteachingtraining

   Antonymesdefiancedisobedienceindisciplineinsubordinationmisconductrebellion

2. Self-controlB1formal

   The ability to control one's own behavior, emotions, and impulses.

   autodiscipline

   • She showed great discipline by studying every day.
   • It takes discipline to stick to a healthy diet.
   • He lacked the discipline to finish the marathon.

   Synonymescontrolregimenrestraintself-commandself-controlself-disciplineself-restrainttemperancewillpower

   Antonymesimpulsivenessindisciplineweakness

3. Field of studyB2formal

   A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education.

   discipline

   • Psychology is a fascinating academic discipline.
   • She is an expert in the discipline of economics.
   • The university offers courses in many different disciplines.

   Synonymesareabranchdomainfieldspecialismspecialtystudysubject

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apprendre à quelqu'un à suivre des règles ou un code de conduite, ou de punir quelqu'un pour avoir enfreint les règles.

A verb used to indicate the act of training someone to obey rules or a code of behavior, or to punish someone for breaking rules.

1. Train or control behaviorB2formal

   To train someone to obey rules or a code of behavior, often using punishment to correct disobedience.

   discipliner

   • Parents must discipline their children with love and consistency.
   • The coach disciplined the team for arriving late to practice.
   • She disciplined herself to study for two hours every day.

   Synonymescontrolcorrectdrilleducategoverninstructregulateschoolteachtrain

   Antonymesindulgeneglectpamperspoil

2. Punish or correctB2formal

   To punish someone for breaking rules or behaving badly.

   discipliner (punir)

   • The teacher disciplined the student for cheating on the exam.
   • He was disciplined by his manager for missing deadlines.
   • The army disciplined the soldier for insubordination.

   Synonymescastigatechastenchastisecorrectpunish

   Antonymesforgivepraisereward

3. Self-controlB2formal

   To control one's own behavior, emotions, or desires in order to achieve a goal.

   autodiscipline

   • He disciplined his mind to stay focused during meditation.
   • She disciplined herself to save money each month.
   • They disciplined their eating habits to improve their health.

   Synonymesbridlecheckcontrolcurbgovernmastermoderateregulaterestrain

   Antonymesimpulsivenessindulgenceself-indulgence