tendu
French → English
(social/psych) Tense: describing a situation or person characterized by nervousness, friction, or strain
L'atmosphère était très tendue durant la réunion entre les deux rivaux.
(English) The atmosphere was very tense during the meeting between the two rivals.
Il s'est senti tendu et irritable après une longue journée de travail.
(English) He felt tense and irritable after a long day of work.
(physical) Stretched/Tight: describing an object (like a rope or muscle) pulled tight or under tension
La corde est bien tendue entre les deux poteaux.
(English) The rope is pulled tight between the two posts.
Il garde le buste tendu comme un arc pendant l'exercice.
(English) He keeps his torso stretched like a bow during the exercise.
Entry ID: fr:en:tendu · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary