contraction
French → English
(physiology) Muscle contraction: the tightening or shortening of a muscle
La contraction spasmodique de l'iris protège l'œil de la lumière vive.
(English) The spasmodic contraction of the iris protects the eye from bright light.
Le sportif ressent une forte contraction dans le mollet après l'effort.
(English) The athlete feels a strong contraction in the calf after the effort.
(economy) Economic contraction: a decline in the gross domestic product or activity
Le pays est entré en récession après deux trimestres de contraction.
(English) The country entered recession after two quarters of contraction.
La contraction du marché immobilier inquiète les investisseurs cette année.
(English) The contraction of the real estate market worries investors this year.
Entry ID: fr:en:contraction · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary