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stressing

/ˈstrɛsɪŋ/ /strɛsɪŋ/

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verb

Solliciter, contraindre

To apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain.

Examples :

"The construction workers are stressing the steel beams as they build the bridge. "

Les ouvriers du bâtiment sollicitent les poutres en acier pendant qu'ils construisent le pont.

physics material structure technical

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verb

Stresser, mettre la pression

To apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal).

Examples :

"The upcoming exam is stressing me out. "

L'examen à venir me stresse.

mind emotion human person attitude

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verb

Être stressé, s'inquiéter

To suffer stress; to worry or be agitated.

Examples :

"She's been stressing about her upcoming exams all week. "

Elle est stressée par ses examens à venir toute la semaine.

mind sensation emotion

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verb

Accentuer

To emphasise (a syllable of a word).

Examples :

"“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.

language phonetics word grammar linguistics

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verb

Souligner, accentuer

To emphasise (words in speaking).

Examples :

"The teacher was stressing the importance of completing the homework on time. "

Le professeur soulignait l'importance de faire les devoirs à temps.

language linguistics phonetics

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verb

Souligner, insister sur

To emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion.

Examples :

"I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence."

Je dois souligner que cette information est donnée en toute confidentialité.

communication language