tension in French
tension in French is tension, traction — tension means a feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
tension in French
tension
tension
(physics, engineering) The state of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
traction
(physics, engineering) The state of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length.
What does "tension" mean?
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noun A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
"You could feel the tension in the room when the two rivals walked in."
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noun The physical pulling force in something stretched tight, like a rope or cable.
"The tension in the washing line made it hum in the wind."
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tension in a sentence
- You could feel the tension in the room when the two rivals walked in.
- Tension grew between the neighbours over who should pay for the shared fence.
- The tension in the washing line made it hum in the wind.
- Too much tension can snap the cable, so loosen it slightly.
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What is "tension" in French?
"tension" in French is tension, traction. tension means: A feeling of unease, stress, or unresolved conflict between people.
How do you use "tension" in a sentence?
Example: "You could feel the tension in the room when the two rivals walked in." In French, "tension" is tension, traction.
Are there other ways to say "tension" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tension": tension, traction.
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