What does the cryptic crossword clue "French composer's freedom restricted by returning offspring (7)" mean?

The definition is "French". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LIB (synonym="liberty, freedom") in DEES (synonym="rev of SEED, offspring") = DELIBES; definition: "French composer's" The answer is DELIBES.

French composer's freedom restricted by returning offspring (7)

Guardian Cryptic #25714 | 1 Across | 2012-08-14 flower

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