limité

/li.mi.te/
adjectiveBeginner limited
general

restricted in amount, number, extent, or scope

Il y a un nombre limité de places disponibles.

There is a limited number of seats available.

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Often used to describe restrictions in quantity, access, or capabilities.

general

having a restricted or specific purpose or function

C'est une édition limitée de ce livre.

This is a limited edition of the book.

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Commonly used in marketing and product descriptions.

Collocations

en nombre limitéin limited numbersédition limitéelimited editionaccès limitélimited access

Related Phrases

à durée limitéephrase
for a limited time

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Limité' is often used in legal, commercial, and everyday contexts to indicate restrictions.

Gold Rule

Gender Agreement

'Limité' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g., 'une édition limitée', 'des ressources limitées').

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'limitatus', past participle of 'limitare' (to limit).

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe restrictions or boundaries.

Word Breakdown

limit
boundary or restriction
root
+
past participle suffix
suffix
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