noun🔗ShareTensionThe condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other."The tension between the two siblings was palpable as they argued over the last cookie. "La tension entre les deux frères et sœurs était palpable alors qu'ils se disputaient le dernier cookie.physicsconditionenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTension, stressPsychological state of being tense."The upcoming exam created a lot of tension in the classroom. "L'examen à venir a créé beaucoup de tension dans la salle de classe.mindsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTension, suspenseA feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense."The tense meeting between the parents and the teacher created a lot of tension in the room. "La réunion tendue entre les parents et le professeur a créé beaucoup de tension dans la salle.emotionentertainmentmindliteraturesensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTensionState of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length."The stretched rubber band had a high tension before snapping. "Le caoutchouc étiré avait une forte tension avant de se rompre.materialphysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTensionForce transmitted through a rope, string, cable, or similar object (used with prepositions on, in, or of, e.g., "The tension in the cable is 1000 N", to convey that the same magnitude of force applies to objects attached to both ends)."The tension in the rope was 500 Newtons, meaning the same force was pulling on both ends of the swing set. "La tension dans la corde était de 500 Newtons, ce qui signifie que la même force tirait sur les deux extrémités de la balançoire.physicsenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTensionVoltage. Usually only the terms low tension, high tension, and extra-high tension, and the abbreviations LT, HT, and EHT are used. They are not precisely defined; LT is normally a few volts, HT a few hundreds of volts, and EHT thousands of volts."The high tension wires hummed loudly overhead as the electrician worked on the faulty power lines. "Les fils à haute tension bourdonnaient bruyamment au-dessus de la tête pendant que l'électricien travaillait sur les lignes électriques défectueuses.electronicsphysicselectricenergytechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTendre, mettre sous tensionTo place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on."We tensioned the cable until it snapped."Nous avons tendu le câble jusqu'à ce qu'il se casse.physicsmaterialessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
