This is the 9962nd most frequent French word.
freinés
"Freinés" means "slowed down" or "restrained."
In this sentence, "freinés" is used to describe the progress being slowed or held back due to impacting factors.
Les progrès dans ce projet ont été freinés par des retards imprévus.
The progress in this project has been hindered by unforeseen delays.
Here, "freinés" metaphorically represents the act of controlling or suppressing emotions to avoid their detrimental effects.
Les émotions négatives doivent être freinées pour maintenir un esprit positif.
Negative emotions must be curtailed to maintain a positive mindset.
In this context, "freinés" literally refers to the action of braking in vehicles to reduce speed or stop.