No. 869 in French

tensions

Strains or stress in relationships, situations, or physical states.

In a sentence

Les tensions entre les deux nations se sont intensifiées.
The tensions between the two nations have escalated.
Refers to strained relationships or conflicts between groups or entities.
Après une longue journée de travail, je ressens des tensions dans mes épaules.
After a long day at work, I feel tension in my shoulders.
Describes physical tightness or stress felt in the body.
Il a fallu beaucoup de patience pour désamorcer les tensions au sein de l'équipe.
It took a lot of patience to diffuse the tensions within the team.
Alludes to interpersonal conflicts or disagreements needing resolution within a group.

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