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/tɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
blood pressure
Le médecin m'a dit que ma tension était un peu élevée.
The doctor told me my blood pressure was a bit high.
Synonyms:pression artérielle
2.
nounfeminine
voltage
electrical potential difference
La tension aux bornes de la pile est de 9 volts.
The voltage across the battery terminals is 9 volts.
Synonyms:voltage, différence de potentiel
3.
nounfeminine
tension, strain, interpersonal or social stress/conflict
Il y a beaucoup de tension dans l'équipe depuis l'annonce des suppressions de postes.
There's a lot of tension in the team since the layoffs were announced.
Synonyms:conflit, malaise, climat tendu, stress
4.
nounfeminine
tension (force in a stretched object, e.g., rope, cable, muscle)
La tension dans le câble augmente quand on hisse la charge.
The tension in the cable increases when hoisting the load.
Synonyms:traction, contrainte