This is the 1375th most frequent French word.
réduit
"Réduit" means "reduced" or "small space/shelter."
Here, 'réduite' is a past participle used to describe the decrease in the dimension of the box.
La taille de la boîte a été réduite pour s'adapter à l'espace.
The size of the box was reduced to fit the space.
'Réduit' functions as an adjective describing the price being lower than usual.
Nous avons trouvé un article à prix réduit au magasin.
We found an item at a reduced price at the store.
In this sentence, 'réduite' is metaphorically used in a figurative sense to indicate being compelled or forced into a situation.