noun🔗SharePression, contrainte(Cause of) discomfort."The constant noise from the construction site next door was a significant stress. "Le bruit constant du chantier d'à côté était une pression importante.mindsensationconditionsufferingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDanger, risqueSerious danger."The sudden economic downturn was a major stress for many families. "Le ralentissement économique soudain a constitué un danger majeur pour de nombreuses familles.disastersituationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStress, tensionAn aversive state of stress to which a person cannot fully adapt."The constant pressure of deadlines at work created a stress that Sarah couldn't fully adapt to. "La pression constante des délais au travail a créé un stress auquel Sarah n'a pas pu s'adapter pleinement.mindphysiologymedicinebodyconditionsensationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSaisieA seizing of property without legal process to force payment of a debt."The shopkeeper's stress of the customer's goods was illegal because they hadn't gone through the court system. "La saisie des biens du client par le commerçant était illégale car elle n'était pas passée par le système judiciaire.propertylawfinanceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCe qui est saisi, priseThe thing taken by distraining; that which is seized to procure satisfaction."The landlord took the tenant's furniture as stress for unpaid rent. "Le propriétaire a saisi les meubles du locataire comme prise pour le loyer impayé.lawpropertyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAgent de stress, facteur de stressA physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism."The stress of the flu virus weakened her immune system. "Le stress du virus de la grippe a affaibli son système immunitaire.medicinephysiologybiologyorganismessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStress, tensionAggression toward an organism resulting in a response in an attempt to restore previous conditions."The constant pressure of deadlines at work caused a significant stress on Sarah's health. "La pression constante des délais au travail a causé un stress important sur la santé de Sarah.physiologyorganismmedicinebiologyconditionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrainte, pressionThe 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."The stress on the bridge support beams was calculated to ensure they could withstand the weight of the passing vehicles. "La contrainte sur les poutres de support du pont a été calculée pour s'assurer qu'elles pouvaient supporter le poids des véhicules qui passaient.physicsmaterialsciencetechnicalessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrainteForce externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body."The heavy backpack caused a lot of stress on the student's back. "Le lourd sac à dos a causé beaucoup de contrainte sur le dos de l'élève.physicsmaterialessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStress, pressionEmotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal."The constant pressure of exams caused a lot of stress for the students. "La pression constante des examens a causé beaucoup de stress aux étudiants.mindemotionphysiologysensationsufferingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccent, emphaseThe emphasis placed on a syllable of a word."Some people put the stress on the first syllable of “controversy”; others put it on the second."Certaines personnes mettent l'accent sur la première syllabe de « controverse » ; d'autres sur la seconde.phoneticslanguagelinguisticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccentuation, emphaseEmphasis placed on words in speaking."The teacher placed a stress on the word "important" in her explanation. "L'enseignante a mis l'accent sur le mot « important » dans son explication.languagelinguisticsphoneticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAccent, emphaseEmphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written)."The teacher placed a strong stress on the importance of good study habits. "Le professeur a mis fortement l'accent sur l'importance de bonnes habitudes d'étude.communicationlanguagewritingpointessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStress, tension, contrainteDistress; the act of distraining; also, the thing distrained."The stress on my family was enormous during the school holidays, as everyone was trying to juggle work and childcare. "Le stress sur ma famille était énorme pendant les vacances scolaires, car tout le monde essayait de jongler avec le travail et la garde des enfants.lawfinancepropertysufferingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSolliciter, contraindreTo apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain."The weight of the books stressed the shelf, causing it to bend slightly. "Le poids des livres a sollicité l'étagère, la faisant légèrement fléchir.physicsmaterialstructureessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStresser, mettre la pressionTo apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal)."The demanding project manager stressed the team relentlessly, causing many to feel overwhelmed. "Le chef de projet exigeant a stressé l'équipe sans relâche, ce qui a conduit beaucoup de personnes à se sentir dépassées.mindemotionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre stressé, s'inquiéterTo suffer stress; to worry or be agitated."She stresses about the upcoming exam, worrying she won't pass. "Elle est stressée par l'examen à venir, s'inquiétant de ne pas réussir.mindsensationemotionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccentuerTo emphasise (a syllable of a word)."“Emphasis” is stressed on the first syllable, but “emphatic” is stressed on the second."« Emphasis » est accentué sur la première syllabe, mais « emphatic » est accentué sur la seconde.languagephoneticsgrammarwordlinguisticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouligner, accentuerTo emphasise (words in speaking)."The teacher stressed the importance of good study habits. "Le professeur a souligné l'importance de bonnes habitudes d'étude.languagelinguisticsphoneticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSouligner, insister surTo emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion."I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence."Je dois souligner que cette information est donnée en toute confidentialité.communicationlanguagewritingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
