What does contrôler in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word contrôler in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use contrôler in French.

The word contrôler in French means check, inspect, control, monitor, control, control, control, control yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word contrôler

check, inspect

verbe transitif (soumettre à une vérification)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
On a contrôlé mon ticket en montant dans le bus. La gendarmerie contrôle les conducteurs des voitures.
The military police carry out checks on car drivers.

control, monitor

verbe transitif (surveiller)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce bureau contrôle la qualité des produits vendus.
This agency controls (or: monitors) the quality of products being sold.

control

verbe transitif (dominer, maîtriser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tu as contrôlé tes larmes pendant toute la cérémonie.
You kept your tears in check throughout the ceremony.

control

verbe transitif (diriger, maîtriser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce sportif s'entraîne à contrôler sa respiration.
This sportsman is training himself to control his breathing.

control

verbe transitif (avoir autorité sur, maîtriser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'armée contrôle le nord du pays.
The army controls the north of the country.

control yourself

verbe pronominal (rester maître de soi)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
C'est un bon espion, il se contrôle parfaitement.
He is a good spy; he is in perfect control of himself.

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