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Définition et signification de « tension » en anglais

Tension
01

tension

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
composé
indénombrable
forme plurielle
tensions
Exemples
The tension before her job interview made her palms sweat. 

La tension avant son entretien d'embauche lui a fait transpirer les paumes.

02

tension, étirement

the physical condition of being stretched or strained 
03

tension, pression

(physics) the state of being under pressure as a result of getting stretched 
Exemples
The tension in the rope increased as the weight was lifted. 

La tension dans la corde a augmenté lorsque le poids a été soulevé.

04

suspense

a strained situation resulted from an interplay of dramatic forces in a literary or artistic piece 
Exemples
The tension between the protagonist and villain kept readers on edge. 

La tension entre le protagoniste et le méchant maintenait les lecteurs en haleine.

05

tension, étirement

the action of stretching something tight 
06

tension, friction

hidden animosity or unexpressed conflict between people, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere 
Exemples
The tension between the coworkers was palpable, though neither spoke a harsh word. 

La tension entre les collègues était palpable, bien qu'aucun n'ait prononcé un mot dur.

07

tension

the nervous and excited feeling created while reading or watching a piece 

Arbre Lexical

distension
hypertension
intension
tension
tense
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