tension

tension

Sentiment d’inquiétude, de colère ou de peur qui empêche de se détendre.

En anglais simple : A feeling of worry, anger, or fear that makes it difficult to relax.

• I felt tension in the room.
• Her joke eased the tension.
• There was growing tension as we waited for the results.

Comment l'utiliser : tension in something (There was tension in the office before the announcement.)

Synonymes : unease, strain, stress

Contraires : relaxation

Expressions courantes : tension in something, feel tension, ease tension

tension, conflit

Relation ou situation difficile due à des besoins, des intérêts ou des forces qui s’opposent.

En anglais simple : A difficult relationship or situation caused by opposing needs, interests, or forces.

• There is tension between the two teams.
• Tensions rose over the disputed border.
• She explored the tension between family duties and career goals.

Comment l'utiliser : tension between A and B (There is tension between saving money and improving services.); tension with someone (His tension with the manager affected the whole team.); tension over something (Tension over trade increased between the countries.)

Synonymes : friction, conflict, strain

Contraires : harmony

Expressions courantes : tension between groups, political tension, tension over something

tension

État d’une chose tendue, ou force qui la maintient tendue.

En anglais simple : The state of being stretched tight, or the force that makes something tight.

• The rope is under tension.
• Adjust the tension of the guitar strings.
• Too much tension can break the wire.

Comment l'utiliser : under tension (The cable must remain under tension.); tension in something (Loosen the screw to reduce tension in the belt.)

Synonymes : tightness

Contraires : slackness

Expressions courantes : rope tension, under tension, tension in something

tension

Différence de potentiel électrique entre deux points, qui peut faire circuler un courant.

En anglais simple : The difference in electrical force between two points.

• The equipment operates at high tension.
• Engineers measured the electrical tension across the circuit.
• The old manual specifies a low tension for this supply.

Synonymes : voltage, potential difference

Expressions courantes : high tension, low tension, electrical tension

tendre

Tirer sur quelque chose pour le rendre tendu ou régler sa tension.

En anglais simple : To pull something tight or adjust how tightly it is stretched.

• Tension the cable before use.
• The mechanic tensioned the drive belt.
• Have you tensioned all the wires evenly?

Synonymes : tighten

Contraires : loosen

Expressions courantes : tension a cable, tension a belt, tension a wire