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stress in French

stress in French is contrainte, tension, stress — stress means a feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.

stress in French

contrainte
noun
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
tension
noun
(countable, physics) The internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by σ or τ.
stress
noun
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
emphase
noun
(uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
stresser
verb
(transitive) To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
souligner
verb
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
emphaser
verb
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
souligner
verb
(transitive) To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

What does "stress" mean?

  1. noun A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.
    "Work stress had been building up for months."
  2. verb To place emphasis on something, or to cause someone worry or pressure.
    "The teacher stressed the importance of double-checking your work."

stress in a sentence

  • Work stress had been building up for months.
  • The teacher stressed the importance of double-checking your work.
  • Don't stress about the interview — you're well prepared.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stress" in French?

"stress" in French is contrainte, tension, stress. stress means: A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.

How do you use "stress" in a sentence?

Example: "Work stress had been building up for months." In French, "stress" is contrainte, tension, stress.

Are there other ways to say "stress" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "stress": contrainte, tension, stress, emphase, stresser, souligner.

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