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.
"He strained his back lifting the sofa."
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verb To make a great, often exhausting effort.
"She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door."
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verb To pass a liquid through a sieve or strainer to remove solids.
"Strain the pasta before adding the sauce."
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noun Physical or mental pressure, tension, or exhaustion.
"The long hours put a lot of strain on the whole team."
strain in a sentence
- He strained his back lifting the sofa.
- Reading in dim light can strain your eyes.
- She strained to hear the whispered conversation next door.
- Strain the pasta before adding the sauce.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
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: "He strained his back lifting the sofa." 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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