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    Tendu (en. Tense)

    [tɑ̃dy]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    State of a thing that is stretched or under pressure.
    The rope was stretched between the two trees.
    La corde était tendue entre les deux arbres.
    Refers to a person who is nervous or stressed.
    He was tense before speaking.
    Il était tendu avant de prendre la parole.
    That which is tight, difficult to bear.
    The atmosphere in the room was tense.
    L'atmosphère dans la pièce était tendue.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tendre' which means to stretch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tensed like a rope
    Refers to someone who is very nervous or anxious.
    tendu comme une corde
    tense atmosphere
    A situation where tensions are palpable.
    atmosphère tendue
    nervous and tense
    Refers to a person who is experiencing stress.
    nerveux et tendu

    Related Words

    to stretch
    Verb meaning to stretch or to apply pressure.
    tendre
    tension
    State of contraction or pressure.
    tension
    to relax
    Action of relaxing a muscle or a person.
    relaxer

    Slang Meanings

    To be under mental pressure.
    I'm really tense with all these exams.
    Je suis vraiment tendu avec tous ces examens.
    To be on edge.
    He's so tense he could explode at any moment.
    Il est tellement tendu qu'il peut exploser à tout moment.