noun🔗ShareTensionsThe condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other."The tensions between the siblings increased as they argued over who got to use the family car. "Les tensions entre les frères et sœurs se sont accrues alors qu'ils se disputaient pour savoir qui utiliserait la voiture familiale.conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTension, stressPsychological state of being tense."The tensions in the classroom were high before the big exam. "La tension dans la salle de classe était forte avant le grand examen.mindbodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTension, suspenseA feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense."The movie built tensions so high that I was afraid to blink. "Le film a créé une telle tension que j'avais peur de cligner des yeux.emotionmindentertainmentliteraturestoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTensionState of an elastic object which is stretched in a way which increases its length."The rubber band's tensions increased as I pulled it tighter. "La tension de l'élastique a augmenté lorsque je l'ai tiré plus fort.physicsmaterialChat 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 tensions on the rope holding the swing set were strong enough to support the children. "Les tensions sur la corde qui soutenait la balançoire étaient suffisamment fortes pour supporter les enfants.physicstechnicalscienceChat 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 electrical engineer carefully adjusted the tensions in the circuit board, ensuring the high tension wires were properly insulated. "L'ingénieur électricien a soigneusement ajusté les tensions sur le circuit imprimé, en s'assurant que les fils haute tension étaient correctement isolés.physicselectricelectronicsenergytechnicalscienceChat 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.physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
