Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
temps-lie
noun
/tɑ̃ p li/
Definition
A French term used in English to describe imposed conditions or constraints in a situation.
Examples
- In negotiations, the temps-lie created by the company hindered any effective dialogue.
- She felt that the temps-lie of social expectations stifled her creativity.
Meaning
It refers to circumstances that limit individual freedom or natural development.
Synonyms
- Restraint
- Constraint
- Limitation
