tendue

/tɑ̃.dy/tendre
1.
adjectivefeminineSing

tense

strained

L'ambiance était tendue pendant la réunion.

The atmosphere was tense during the meeting.

Synonyms:crispée, nerveuse, chargée
2.
adjectivefeminineSing

stretched

taut

tight

Il faut que la corde soit bien tendue.

The rope needs to be very tight.

Synonyms:serrée, raide
3.
adjectivefeminineSing

extended

offered

Il a accepté la main tendue de son frère.

He accepted his brother's outstretched/offerred hand.

Synonyms:offerte, proposée
tendue - French Definition & Examples