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discipline

discipline

noun dee-see-PLEEN Less Common

Origin: Latin disciplina

Also means

subject

Usage Note

Discipline covers both self-control or orderly conduct and an academic or athletic field of study. La discipline sportive refers to a sport as a competitive category. The adjective discipliné means well-behaved or disciplined.

Examples

"La discipline est essentielle dans ce sport."

Natural Translation

Discipline is essential in this sport.

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