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    Tendus (en. Tense)

    /tɑ̃.dy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that is stretched and does not have slack.
    The strings of the guitar must be tightened to play well.
    Les cordes de la guitare doivent être tendues pour bien jouer.
    Refers to a psychological state where one feels pressure or anxiety.
    He was very tense before the exam.
    Il était très tendu avant l'examen.
    Refers to a muscle in a state of contraction.
    After the sport, my muscles were tense.
    Après le sport, mes muscles étaient tendus.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tendre', which comes from the Latin 'tendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be as tense as a string
    To be very nervous or under pressure.
    Être tendu comme un string
    To have tense nerves
    To be anxious or stressed.
    Avoir les nerfs tendus
    To be in a tense situation
    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    Être dans une situation tendue

    Related Words

    stretch
    To make something stretched.
    tendre
    tension
    The state of being tense, pressure.
    tension
    contract
    The state of contraction of a muscle.
    contrat

    Slang Meanings

    To be on edge
    He is on edge because of his work.
    Il est sur les nerfs à cause de son travail.
    To be on high alert
    She is on high alert since she heard rumors.
    Elle est à cran depuis qu'elle a entendu des rumeurs.