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
(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
(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
(uncountable) Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.
emphase
(uncountable) Emphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written).
stresser
(transitive) To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).
souligner
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
emphaser
(transitive) To emphasise (a syllable of a word).
souligner
(transitive) To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.
What does "stress" mean?
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noun A feeling of mental or emotional strain caused by pressure or difficult circumstances.
"Work stress had been building up for months."
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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.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
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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