tension

US /ˈten.ʃən/
UK /ˈten.ʃən/
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1.

tension

the state of being stretched tight

:
The tension in the rope was immense.
La tension dans la corde était immense.
Adjust the string tension on the guitar.
Ajustez la tension des cordes de la guitare.
2.

tension, stress

mental or emotional strain

:
There was a lot of tension in the room before the announcement.
Il y avait beaucoup de tension dans la pièce avant l'annonce.
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

:
There's a lot of tension between the two rival teams.
Il y a beaucoup de tension entre les deux équipes rivales.
The political tension in the region is escalating.
La tension politique dans la région s'intensifie.