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    Contracté (en. Contracted)

    kɔ̃tʁakte

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that has been consolidated or reduced.
    The volume of air in the balloon has contracted.
    Le volume d'air dans le ballon s'est contracté.
    Refers to a state or condition that has tightened.
    His contracted measurement indicates an increase in temperature.
    Sa mesure contractée indique une augmentation de la température.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to contract', indicating an action of reduction or modification of volume.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    contracted muscles
    Tightening or stiffening the muscles.
    contracté des muscles
    to be contracted
    To be in a state of tension or stress.
    être contracté
    contracted space
    A space reduced in size or volume.
    espace contracté

    Related Words

    to contract
    To act to establish a contract or reduce a volume.
    contracter
    contract
    A legal agreement between two parties.
    contrat
    contraction
    The action of reducing or decreasing in size.
    contraction

    Slang Meanings

    An intense state of stress.
    He is so stressed at work that he could explode.
    Il est tellement contracté au travail qu'il pourrait exploser.
    To feel rushed or under pressure.
    Since he took on this new project, he is completely stressed.
    Depuis qu'il a pris ce nouveau projet, il est complètement contracté.