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pretension

/prɪˈtɛnʃən/ /priˈtɛnʃən/

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noun

Prétention, prétention

A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.

Examples :

"Her constant talk about her expensive vacations and exclusive social events had a clear air of pretension. "

Ses conversations constantes sur ses vacances coûteuses et ses événements sociaux exclusifs avaient un air clair de prétention.

attitude character quality philosophy style person

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noun

Prétention, affectation

Pretentiousness.

Examples :

"The student's constant boasting about his perfect grades was a clear sign of his pretension. "

Les vantardises constantes de l'étudiant sur ses notes parfaites étaient un signe clair de sa prétention.

character attitude style

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verb

Précontraindre, tendre

To apply tension to an object before some other event or process.

Examples :

"Before pouring the concrete, the construction workers will pretension the steel cables running through the bridge supports to increase its strength. "

Avant de couler le béton, les ouvriers du bâtiment vont précontraindre les câbles d'acier qui traversent les piliers du pont pour augmenter sa résistance.

technical process

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verb

Précontraindre

To apply tension to reinforcing strands before concrete is poured in.

Examples :

"The construction workers pretensioned the steel cables before pouring the concrete for the new school addition. "

Les ouvriers du bâtiment ont précontraint les câbles d'acier avant de couler le béton pour la nouvelle extension de l'école.

building technical industry