strain in French
strain in French is race, variété, pression — strain means to injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
strain in French
race
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
variété
(archaic) Race; lineage, pedigree.
pression
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
tension
The act of straining, or the state of being strained.
souche
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
race
(biology) A particular variety of a microbe, virus, or other organism, usually a taxonomically infraspecific one.
hérédité
(figurative) Hereditary character, quality, tendency, or disposition.
claquage
An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.
élongation
An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain.
déformation
(uncountable, engineering) A dimensionless measure of object deformation either referring to engineering strain or true strain.
étirer
(ambitransitive) To exert or struggle (to do something), especially to stretch (one's senses, faculties etc.) beyond what is normal or comfortable.
What does "strain" mean?
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verb To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
"Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"The students strained to finish the project before the deadline."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the tea into a clean cup so no leaves get in."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"Money worries can cause a lot of strain in a marriage."
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strain in a sentence
- Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again.
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- The students strained to finish the project before the deadline.
- He strained every nerve to reach the top of the hill.
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What is "strain" in French?
"strain" in French is race, variété, pression. strain means: To injure a muscle or tendon by overstretching or overusing it.
How do you use "strain" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful not to strain your knee when you start running again." In French, "strain" is race, variété, pression.
Are there other ways to say "strain" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "strain": race, variété, pression, tension, souche, hérédité.
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