tension
US /ˈten.ʃən/
UK /ˈten.ʃən/

1.
2.
tension, stress
mental or emotional strain
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There was a lot of tension in the room before the announcement.
Il y avait beaucoup de tension dans la pièce avant l'annonce.
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He felt the tension building up in his shoulders.
Il sentit la tension monter dans ses épaules.
3.
tension, friction
a relationship between people or groups that is difficult or unfriendly
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There's a lot of tension between the two rival teams.
Il y a beaucoup de tension entre les deux équipes rivales.
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The political tension in the region is escalating.
La tension politique dans la région s'intensifie.